Mohanlal drops out of Chiranjeevi starrer over fee | Indian Movie News
The financial crunch in the Telugu movie industry is no longer a hidden concern it’s a residing actuality. Another major Telugu project has now hit a severe financial snag, and under fairly embarrassing circumstances.
The makers of an under-production, untitled Chiranjeevi starrer being directed by Bobby had presumed that Mohanlal would seem in a cameo as a goodwill gesture. The movie reportedly options a pivotal cameo designed for a big star—on the traces of Amitabh Bachchan’s memorable look in the Rajinikanth starrer Andha Kanoon.
For this position, director Bobby approached Mohanlal, banking on the cordial real-life relationship between the 2 legends, who have never shared screen space before. The expectation was that Mohanlal would do the half without remuneration.
However, the plan hit a roadblock when Mohanlal reportedly stunned the producers by quoting a fee of Rs. 30 crore for the cameo. The demand left the makers reeling, forcing them to rapidly explore various choices and strategy a Telugu star prepared to step in without a fee.
A source close to the development says, “At the moment, Telugu producers can’t afford to pay Rs. 30 crore to any leading man even for a full-fledged role, let alone for a cameo.”
The episode starkly highlights the financial pressures presently dealing with the Telugu movie industry, where even marquee collaborations are being re-evaluated in the face of rising prices and tightening budgets.
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