Why is Anirudh’s Paycheck Soaring High?

Anirudh Ravichander is a name synonymous with chart-topping hits and blockbuster movies in the Indian film industry. His position as the leading music director in Tamil cinema is undeniable, with his compositions becoming the lifeblood of countless successful films. His talent has established him as an essential collaborator for prominent Tamil filmmakers.

Ravichander’s impact transcends the boundaries of Tamil cinema. His recent foray into Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan’s action extravaganza “Jawan” has garnered significant attention. This, combined with his prior ventures in Tollywood (the Telugu film industry), has piqued the interest of Telugu producers seeking his Midas touch for their projects.

However, securing Ravichander’s expertise comes at a premium. His asking price, exceeding ₹10 crore per film and scaling with project size, can be a deterrent for many production houses. While his forays into Telugu cinema with films like “Agnyaathavaasi” (starring Pawan Kalyan) and “Gang Leader” (with Nani) were not commercially successful, his overall filmography remains impressive. Despite these setbacks, his consistent track record in Tamil cinema compels Telugu producers to consider him, even with the hefty price tag attached.

In essence, Anirudh Ravichander stands as a dominant force in the Indian music scene. His ability to consistently deliver chart-topping music, coupled with his growing influence in Bollywood and Tollywood, has cemented his position as a highly sought-after composer. His substantial asking price reflects his immense value within the industry, creating a dynamic situation where producers weigh their budget constraints against the potential gains from his involvement.

Will She Be A Perfect Match For Prabhas Onscreen?

Prabhas is working on multiple projects at the moment. A lot of heroes are unable to release one film per year these days. Pan-Indian heroes are taking 2-3 years for a single movie but a star like Prabhas is going on full speed with 4-5 projects in his hand. The Rebel Star arrived with ‘Salaar: Ceasefire’ in December and ‘Adipurush’ was released in June 2023. His much-awaited ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is going to hit the screens soon. After that, Prabhas is going to work on ‘Raja Saab’, ‘Salaar 2’ and ‘Spirit’.

Along with these projects, it has been stated that the ‘Baahubali’ hero will join hands with ‘Sita Ramam’ director Hanu Raghavapudi. Set in a period backdrop, it is going to be a love story as expected and this project is raising a lot of curiosity even before getting started. Sources say that the regular shooting will commence once Prabhas completes the projects in his hands.

There is a lot of discussion going on regarding the heroine in the movie. Many names including Sreeleela, Mrunal and other Bollywood beauties were attached to this project. The latest we hear is that Hanu Raghavapudi has finalized on Janhvi Kapoor as the heroine. The official news has not announced but insiders say that the ‘Dhadak’ actress might romance Prabhas onscreen soon.

People are curious to see if this pair works out on the screen. Janhvi is quite young and Prabhas is not at his handsome best lately. Also, Hanu’s films usually need heroines to perform brilliantly and Janhvi is yet to prove herself as an actress. We need to see how things work out if Janhvi becomes the heroine. Currently, she is working on ‘Devara’ with NTR and another pan-Indian film with Ram Charan as the lead. She has a couple of Hindi films in her hand too.