Rashmika Mandanna's pay cut post-Pushpa 2 sparks debate
Rashmika Mandanna took to social media to poke fun at reports about her dropping fees.
She wrote, "Says who I wonder.. after seeing all of this I think I should actually consider it.. and if my producers ask why.. then I'll just say 'media out there is saying this sir.. and I think I should live up to their words.. what do I do?'"
From ₹10Cr for 'Pushpa 2' to ₹4-5Cr now
Even though Rashmika's popularity is soaring, reports say her pay has gone down sharply—from ₹10 crore for Pushpa 2 to ₹4-5 crore for her next few films like Chhaava, Sikander, and Kuberaa.
Interestingly, even with Kuberaa getting good reviews, it didn't bump up her paycheck.
Media buzz doesn't always match reality: Rashmika
Rashmika's lighthearted response shines a spotlight on how tricky pay negotiations can get in the film industry—and how media buzz doesn't always match what's really happening behind the scenes.