India, March 9 -- The 2024 sci-fi spectacle Kalki 2898 AD became one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters of recent years, drawing attention for its scale, ambitious storytelling and star-studded cast that included Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. But beyond the film's visual spectacle, another detail has sparked curiosity among fans: who was the highest-paid actor in the film?

According to filmmaker and actor Yugi Sethu, Kamal Haasan may have taken home the biggest paycheck for the project directed by Nag Ashwin. Speaking to Indiaglitz, Yugi said Kamal was paid Rs.150 crore for his role in the sci-fi epic. "Kamal sir's stature is such. He is getting paid Rs.150 crore for 20 days of the call sheet for Kalki 289...