Sivakarthikeyan is currently one of the leading stars in Tamil cinema. His new film ' Madharaasi ' is set to hit the screens on September 5th. There are a lot of expectations surrounding this film. In particular, fans and the industry are paying close attention to the salary he received for this film. According to recent reports, Sivakarthikeyan's salary has reportedly increased tremendously in the last few years.
'Amaran' success moved Sivakarthikeyan a place
The biggest success that led to Sivakarthikeyan's rise was the film 'Amaran.' Released in 2024, the film set a record by grossing over Rs.300 crore. Sivakarthikeyan, who was previously dreaming of being a humorous hero, will play an intense hero in the minds of his fans after the film 'Amaran.' After this, fans started calling him the "next Thalapathy." Especially his special appearance in Thalapathy Vijay 's film 'GOAT,' and the scene where Vijay gives him a gun was considered a huge symbol.
From ₹15 crore in ‘Ayalaan’ with profit share to ₹30 crore in ‘Amaran’
Sivakarthikeyan has made rapid progress in terms of salary. As per Indiaglitz, he received a salary of Rs. 15 crores and a 40 percent share in the profits for the film 'Ayalaan.' It is said that he was paid Rs 30 crore for 'Amaran,' which is 33 percent of the total budget of the film. After that, it is said that he was paid around Rs 25 crore for other films he acted in.
Sivakarthikeyan gets Rs 40 crore plus profit share for ‘Madharaasi’
Now, it is being said that Sivakarthikeyan will not only be getting a salary of Rs 40 crore for 'Madharaasi' but will also be sharing in the profits of the film. This is considered to be a huge step in his salary growth. However, no official announcement has been made regarding this information. However, considering his continued success and his rising market value, earning such a salary is considered highly possible. As a result, Sivakarthikeyan's salary hike has become the talk of the town in Tamil cinema.