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Soori to earn Rs 20 crore for ‘Mandaadi’ as cast salaries disclosed
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 08:02 AM
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The budget of the upcoming Tamil film ‘Mandaadi’ has been revealed, with comedian Soori slated to receive a fee of Rs 20 crore, while co‑actors Suhas, Sathyaraj and Mahima Nambiar’s remunerations have also been disclosed.
The Times of India has published details of the financial plan for the Tamil‑language comedy ‘Mandaadi’. According to the report, the film’s overall budget has been set at a figure that allows lead comedian Soori to command a remuneration of Rs 20 crore, making it one of the highest paid roles for a comic actor in recent Indian cinema.
Co‑stars Suhas, veteran actor Sathyaraj and actress Mahima Nambiar are also listed among the highest‑paid members of the cast, though their exact fees were not disclosed in full. Their salaries are reported to be substantial, reflecting the producers’ confidence in the ensemble’s box‑office pull.
The disclosure comes as the film gears up for production, with principal photography scheduled to begin later this month. Industry analysts suggest that the hefty pay packages signal strong expectations for ‘Mandaadi’ to perform well both domestically and in overseas markets.
While the exact total budget figure remains confidential, the reported salaries indicate a production that is willing to invest heavily in star power to attract audiences across South India and beyond.
The film’s director and producers have not commented further on the financial details, but the salary revelations have already generated considerable buzz among fans and trade observers alike.
Co‑stars Suhas, veteran actor Sathyaraj and actress Mahima Nambiar are also listed among the highest‑paid members of the cast, though their exact fees were not disclosed in full. Their salaries are reported to be substantial, reflecting the producers’ confidence in the ensemble’s box‑office pull.
The disclosure comes as the film gears up for production, with principal photography scheduled to begin later this month. Industry analysts suggest that the hefty pay packages signal strong expectations for ‘Mandaadi’ to perform well both domestically and in overseas markets.
While the exact total budget figure remains confidential, the reported salaries indicate a production that is willing to invest heavily in star power to attract audiences across South India and beyond.
The film’s director and producers have not commented further on the financial details, but the salary revelations have already generated considerable buzz among fans and trade observers alike.