'Raaka' actor fees REVEALED: Allu Arjun gets Rs 175 crore; Deepika Padukone paid Rs 25 crore - Reports

'Pushpa' actor Allu Arjun and 'Jawan's Atlee are teaming up for the upcoming fantasy film 'Raaka' and the expectations are quite high.



Now, the reports about the fees of the lead actors in Atlee’s upcoming film Raaka have sparked curiosity among fans.

Allu Arjun is reportedly being paid 7 times more than Deepika Padukone who is said to be getting Rs 25 crore. Rashmika Mandanna is expected to receive Rs 5 crore. The film is mounted on a reported budget of Rs 700 crore.

Allu Arjun’s massive pay

According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, Allu Arjun is set to earn Rs 175 crore for Raaka. The Telugu superstar will reportedly play three different roles — a cop, a half-human half-monster, and the father of the brothers.

Deepika Padukone is reportedly being paid Rs 25 crore for her role in 'Raaka'. Rashmika Mandanna is said to be receiving approximately Rs 5 crore for her part in Atlee's directorial.

First look poster and reactions

On Allu Arjun’s 44th birthday, the makers released the first-look poster of 'Raaka'. The poster shows Allu Arjun in a dark, wild avatar with thick fur and a sharp tusk-like detail.

Bollywood's king Shah Rukh Khan praised the poster, writing, “The poster is intriguing and amazing just like you are. Can't wait to see what you guys have put together. This experience will be… in Atlee's words - Mass masss massss!! #Raaka looks so exciting, all the best!!”

Allu Arjun’s response to SRK

Allu Arjun replied warmly to Shah Rukh Khan’s message, “Shah Rukh Garu …. Thank you so much for your wonderful birthday wishes. This is definitely a very special one sir. We hope to win your heart with what we trying to do. Thank you for all your love and support. Love and respect.”

'Raaka' is said to be one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema and as the film is coming from Atlee, the audiences are expecting a complete mass action entertainer which will be worth to watch in theatres.

Atlee's previous film 'Jawan', starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, received much criticisms from the south audiences, for it's storyline and also copies scenes from Vijay films, but it turned out to be a blockbuster.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”