'Haiwaan' Alleged Cast Fee, Akshay Kumar Charged Rs. 46 Cr More Than Saif Ali Khan For 12 Day Shoot
'Haiwaan' has finally been released, and fans are divided on how they feel about the film. Amid that, let's take a quick look at how much Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar were paid for the film.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAudiences have been waiting for Priyadarshan's thriller Haiwaan for a while now. The film has finally been released in cinemas, and fans are excited to see Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together on the big screen. However, while the early reviews have been divided, fans are now intrigued to know how much both actors have charged for their roles in the film.
Priyadarshan's much-awaited thriller Haiwaan's cast fee
Akshay Kumar has once again bagged the highest-paid cast member title with his salary for Haiwaan. According to a News24 report, the actor charged Rs. 54 crore for the film, which is particularly interesting because Akshay revealed he shot his part in just 12 days. Yes! Not even a fortnight, which brings the Boss actor's fee to roughly Rs. 4.5 crore per day. While the remuneration is not officially confirmed, the figures are enough to create a buzz among viewers.
For those who are not aware, this is not the first collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan. The two have worked together on several projects over the years, including Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan and Khatta Meetha. Their reunion in Haiwaan comes after Bhooth Bangla, adding another film to their long-running professional partnership.
While Akshay Kumar's alleged paycheck has everyone stunned, reports say Saif Ali Khan has been paid only Rs. 8 crore for his role in Haiwaan. The alleged difference between the salaries of the two leading stars has come to a whopping Rs. 46 crore, further leaving everyone surprised. While on paper it might come as a shock, as Saif is one of the lead faces in the film, the pay allegedly doesn't solely depend on the screen time or the type of role.
Apart from Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan has also allegedly taken a salary for the film. The director has bagged a paycheck of Rs. 14 crore, which is almost twice Saif's salary, but still Rs. 40 crore less than Akshay's. The director's involvement is particularly significant because Haiwaan is rooted in his own filmmaking history. How? One might ask; well, here's what you need to know.
More about Haiwaan and the big star reunion
Priyadarshan's much-awaited thriller Haiwaan has finally arrived in cinemas, bringing Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together on the big screen after years. Released on September 11, 2026, the film marks a major reunion for the two leads. For the unversed, Saif and Akshay have not shared screen space in films since working together in Tashan. The same has generated considerable interest because of the contrasting characters they play this time.
Talking about the film, Saif Ali Khan is at the centre of the story, while Akshay Kumar takes on a darker role. The film is directed by Priyadarshan and is a Hindi adaptation of his Malayalam thriller Oppam, which originally starred Mohanlal. The Hindi version also features Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Rajpal Yadav and others. What is further interesting is the fact that the film brings Akshay and Saif back together after almost two decades.
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