You won't believe how much Jr NTR earned from his debut film, it was Rs..., what the superstar did with the money?
Telugu superstar Jr NTR is one of the finest actors India has produced, with many blockbuster films under his name. Jr NTR is no doubt one of the most versatile actors in the entertainment industry. Known for his films like RRR, Devara Part 1, Student No 1, and more, Jr NTR never fails to deliver a powerhouse performance. While many of them know the success story of NT Rama Rao, today we will tell about his debut film, for which he was given a small paycheck, compared to the fees he demands now.
For the unversed Jr NTR made his debut in the film, 2001 film 'Ninnu Choodalani'. A report by GQ India reported that Jr NTR's first paycheck was only Rs four lakh. Yes, you read it correctly, the actor was given a modest fees of just Rs four lakh for Ninnu Choodalani.
Young Jr NTR didn't know what to do with this money. Instead of spending it lavishly, he gave the paycheck to his mother, Shalini Bhaskar Rao. Although Jr NTR's debut film didn't make an impact at the box office, it was certain that the young lad was talented. Years later, Jr NTR became a prominent name in the South film industry, and soon he became the leading star in the Telugu film industry.
Jr NTR was last in the pan-India film Devara: Part 1, starring alongside Janhvi Kapoor. Over the years, it is noticeable that many actors demand a huge paycheck for their projects. Now there is nothing to be amused by, since many actors in the industry charge a hefty amount. Talking about SS Rajamouli's blockbuster film RRR, Jr NTR reportedly demanded Rs 45 crore. On the other hand, for Devara, the actor charged a whopping Rs 60 crore, reported by Siasat.com.
Talking about his upcoming projects, everybody is excited to see Jr NTR reigning Bollywood. He is busy shooting for his upcoming film War 2 starring alongside, Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. The makers, recently released a tease of War2 on the occassion of Jr NTR's birthday, portraying him in a never-before seen avatar.
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