Kalki 2898 AD sequel: Kamal Haasan becomes highest-paid actor of Indian cinema? Shocking $2 million-a-day claim goes viral

In 2024, director Nag Ashwin delivered one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious sci-fi spectacles with Kalki 2898 AD. Headlined by Prabhas and supported by icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone, the futuristic epic stormed the global box office and quickly became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films ever.

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Yet beyond the film’s scale and visual grandeur, another story has captured public attention — the jaw-dropping remuneration reportedly earned by veteran superstar Kamal Haasan for playing the mysterious villain Supreme Yaskin.

Yugi Sethu’s Eye-Opening Claim

In a recent interview, filmmaker-actor Yugi Sethu shared a surprising anecdote about Haasan’s paycheck for the film. According to Sethu, the legendary actor was initially believed to have earned around ₹150 crore for a 20-day shoot, which already sounded extraordinary.

However, the revelation became even more astonishing when the film’s producer reportedly corrected the numbers. Sethu claimed that Haasan actually worked only about 10 days, effectively raising the star’s earnings to nearly $2 million per day.

If accurate, that figure would place Haasan among the highest-paid actors in Indian film history — a testament to the legendary performer’s stature and decades-long influence in cinema.

The Enigmatic Supreme Yaskin

In Kalki 2898 AD, Haasan appears as Supreme Yaskin, a powerful and ruthless ruler who controls the dystopian world’s elite enclave known as the Complex. Though his screen time is limited, the character plays a crucial role in shaping the story’s larger conflict. The film’s ending hints at an even bigger arc for Yaskin in the sequel, fueling speculation that Haasan’s presence will expand dramatically in the next chapter of the franchise.

Bigger Role in the Sequel

With the sequel already in development, excitement is building around how Haasan’s villain will evolve. Given the cliffhanger ending, Supreme Yaskin could emerge as the central force in the upcoming installment — potentially making the veteran star one of the most pivotal figures in the franchise’s future.

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If the buzz around his paycheck is any indication, the next chapter of this sci-fi saga may be just as headline-grabbing off screen as it is on it.