Bollywood’s desi girl Priyanka Chopra is finally returning to Indian cinema after a long gap of six years, and she is also with a project that has already been tremendous. This time he is not from any common film, but the blockbuster director S.S. Rajamouli and superstar Mahesh Babu’s much awaited film SSMB29 is returning to the silver screen.
The film is no less than a gift for her fans, as it will not only return to Bollywood’s Bollywood, but will also be a part of South Cinema after 20 years.
India’s most expensive actress made with a fee of ₹ 30 crore
Her fees have made more headlines than Priyanka’s performance about this return of Priyanka. According to reports, Priyanka has charged ₹ 30 crore for SSMB29, which is the largest amount received by any Indian actress so far.
Till now this record was in the name of Deepika Padukone, who charged ₹ 20 crore for Kalki 2898 AD. But Priyanka has made a new record in terms of fees, leaving her behind.
According to an industry source, “If mail actors can charge double digit fees, then why not Priyanka? She has achieved this position on the strength of global stardom and hard work and has proved her value himself.”
Priyanka’s fee structure draws a break of project
Actually, SSMB29 was already announced, but it was delayed due to the ongoing conversation about Priyanka’s fees. Rajamouli and his team wanted to cast Priyanka, but they refused to compromise in their demand. And finally, the production team had to accept their conditions.
This is the confidence that makes Priyanka a global star.
Citadel was also charged for more than ₹ 41 crore
By the way, this is not the first time Priyanka has charged such a huge amount. Prior to this, she has charged $ 5 million (more than ₹ 41 crore) for Amazon Prime’s International Series Citadel. Although she was a long and high-budget series, but still takes ₹ 30 crore for an Indian film makes her the most expensive actress in the country.
Priyanka is at the forefront of the fees of the rest of the actresses
| Actress | Fees per film (in ₹) |
|---|---|
| Priyanka Chopra | ₹ 30 crore |
| Deepika Padukone | ₹ 20 Crore |
| Alia Bhatt | Up to ₹ 15 crore |
| Kareena Kapoor | ₹ 10-12 Crore |
| Katrina Kaif | ₹ 10-11 Crore |
| Kiara Advani | Up to ₹ 10 crore |
| Nayantara | Over ₹ 10 crore |
| Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Around ₹ 10 crore |
Looking at this list, it is clear that Priyanka has now become an actress to charge the top fees in Indian cinema.
Hollywood busy with long time away
Ever since Priyanka became a part of Hollywood, she kept distance from Indian films. After Jai Gangaajal in 2016, she appeared in just one film The Sky is Pink (2019). After this, she was constantly busy with international projects.
He worked in The White Tiger, The Matrix Resurrections, Love Again, and Web Series Citadel. She is currently working in another Hollywood film Heads of State with Idris ELBA and John Cena.
Brake on ‘Jee Le Zaraa’, and increased waiting
The wait for Priyanka’s return increased when her much awaited film Jee Le Zaraa – in which she was going to be seen with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif – currently went on hold. Due to this, his fans did not get a chance to see him on the Indian screen again.
SSMB29: Not just a film, Priyanka’s grand comeback
Now the film Priyanka is bringing, it is not just another project but a great rentiry for her. S.S. Working with a director like Rajamouli is like a dream for any artist. Films made under his direction are not just a hit, but create history – and the same is being expected from SSMB29.
In this film, Priyanka will be seen in a powerful character, which will not only shine on the screen but will be remembered for a long time.
Waiting for fans is over – now the back will come back
The Indian audience has long waited for Priyanka’s return, and now that she is coming, expectations are touching the sky. Fans are desperate to know what Priyanka will show in Rajamouli’s film. Will this film become a new turning point of his career? Will she be able to play her name again in Bollywood and South Industry?
This time will tell only time, but one thing is certain – Priyanka Chopra’s return will be grand, glamorous and memorable.
