'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' cast salaries: Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Rakesh Bedi’, Mouni Roy's fees revealed

With the release of ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ drawing closer, excitement around the romantic comedy continues to build. Directed by veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, the film brings together Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles for the first time. Ahead of the film's theatrical release on June 5, 2026, reports have revealed the alleged remuneration of the star-studded cast.According to ABP News, reports suggest that, ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ has an estimated budget of Rs 50 crore, with Varun Dhawan emerging as the highest-paid actor in the project.The actor has reportedly charged Rs 30 crore for the film, making it one of the biggest paydays of his career so far. The figure marks a substantial jump from some of his previous projects. Reports suggest that Varun was paid around ₹10 crore for ‘Border 2’, while he allegedly received Rs 15 crore for ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’.Playing the character of Preet in the film, Pooja Hegde is set to share screen space with Varun Dhawan for the first time. Reports indicate that the actress has been paid Rs 4 crore for her role in the romantic entertainer. The fresh pairing has already generated considerable curiosity among fans eager to see their on-screen chemistry.Mrunal Thakur, who also plays a key role in the film, has reportedly secured a fee of Rs 5 crore. The actress, who has steadily built a strong presence across Hindi and South Indian cinema, is said to be among the top-paid female actors in the project.Apart from the lead trio, the film also features Mouni Roy in a pivotal role. According to reports, she has been paid approximately Rs 1.5 crore for her appearance in the movie. Veteran actor Chunky Pandey is also part of the ensemble cast and has reportedly charged Rs 90 lakh for the project. Meanwhile, actor Rakesh Bedi, who was recently seen in ‘Dhurandhar’, is said to have received Rs 70 lakh for his role in the film.Produced by Ramesh Taurani and Gaurav Bose under the Tips Films banner, ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ promises a blend of romance, comedy and family entertainment. The film marks another collaboration between David Dhawan and his son Varun Dhawan, a duo known for delivering crowd-pleasing entertainers. With promotions already underway, the makers are gearing up for its big-screen release on June 5, 2026.Varun Dhawan: Rs 30 croreMrunal Thakur: Rs 5 crorePooja Hegde: Rs 4 croreMouni Roy: Rs 1.5 croreChunky Pandey: Rs 90 lakhRakesh Bedi: Rs 70 lakhIf reports are accurate, Varun Dhawan's remuneration alone accounts for a significant portion of the film's overall budget, underscoring his star power as one of Bollywood's leading commercial actors.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.