By News Desk
MUMBAI: In a revelation that may surprise many, it has come to light that Chiranjeevi, the prominent South Indian actor, was the first Bollywood star to command a fee of ₹1 crore for a film, defying the expectations set by his contemporaries. While many might associate such financial milestones with icons like Amitabh Bachchan or Shah Rukh Khan, Chiranjeevi’s success in the early ’90s set a new precedent in the Indian film industry.
At the time, Chiranjeevi was not only a superstar in the South but also one of the highest-paid actors in India, with his fee of ₹1.25 crore marking a significant shift in the industry’s approach to actor compensation. During the late ’80s, Amitabh Bachchan was at the height of his fame, earning fees around ₹50 lakh, but as the market for films began to expand, the financial landscape changed dramatically. Chiranjeevi’s rise to prominence is a testament to the evolving dynamics of the Indian film industry and the increasing value placed on star power.
