# Raaka Salary Shocker: Allu Arjun Earns 6X More Than Deepika Padukone — Full Cast Fees & Roles Revealed!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/raaka-salary-shocker-allu-arjun-earns-6x-more/  
Published: 2026-04-10  
Updated: 2026-04-10  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The title is out, the first look has broken the internet, and now the money talk has begun. Atlee’s mega sci-fi spectacle **Raaka** — formerly known as AA22xA6 — is one of the most expensive Indian films ever conceived, and the cast fees are just as jaw-dropping as the visuals. Let’s break it all down.

### Raaka Full Cast Fees & Roles

While Allu Arjun will appear in multiple avatars in the movie, including as ‘Raaka’ himself, Deepika Padukone was seen decked out in heavy metal armour and learning combat moves — with her character revealed as a fierce warrior princess. [BollywoodShaadis](https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/deepika-padukone-comeback-rakka-77392)

| Actor | Role | Reported Fee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Allu Arjun** | Lead — Raaka (multi-avatar warrior) | ₹100 Crore |
| **Deepika Padukone** | Female Lead — Warrior Princess | ₹20 Crore |
| **Janhvi Kapoor** | Key Supporting Role | ₹5 Crore |
| **Rashmika Mandanna** | Reported Antagonist | ₹8 Crore |
| **Mrunal Thakur** | Pivotal Supporting Role | ₹4 Crore |

*Note: Fees are as per industry reports. Official numbers have not been confirmed by the makers*

![Raaka](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Raakakk-1.webp)

### Allu Arjun — ₹100 Crore | The One-Man Army

The Icon Star commands the biggest paycheck — and rightly so. Raaka is built around a reincarnation-driven narrative spanning multiple timelines, where Allu Arjun is expected to portray a powerful warrior and creature-like avatar, on a mission to restore cosmic balance in a world threatened by ancient primordial chaos. Think shaved head, animal claws, Viking-like markings — a look unlike anything he has ever attempted. At ₹100 crore, he’s earning 6 times more than his female lead. The gap is massive, but so is the expectation riding on his shoulders.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/deessop-1024x569.avif)

### Deepika Padukone — ₹20 Crore | The Queen Who Marches to Conquer

This is Deepika’s second collaboration with Atlee following Jawan (2023), where she had a special appearance — but Raaka marks her first full leading role in an Atlee production. The makers officially welcomed her with the tagline: *“The Queen marches to conquer.”* She is seen riding a CGI horse as she charges at her enemies, confirming multiple high-octane action sequences. At ₹20 crore, Deepika is also making her post-maternity comeback — having welcomed daughter Dua in September 2024 — making this role deeply personal and professionally bold.

For more on Deepika Padukone’s career milestones, check out [TechnoSports’ entertainment section](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rrrs-1024x683.jpg)

### Rashmika Mandanna — ₹8 Crore | The Villain in the Shadows?

Rashmika reunites with Allu Arjun after the Pushpa franchise, but this time, reports suggest she will play the antagonist — a complete pivot from her loveable onscreen personas. Playing the dark side opposite the Pushpa star is a high-risk, high-reward move, and at ₹8 crore she’s the third-highest paid in the cast.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jjanan9-1024x576.avif)

### Janhvi Kapoor — ₹5 Crore | The Wild Card

Janhvi steps into a pivotal role in what would be her most ambitious pan-India project yet. Janhvi Kapoor will be seen in a pivotal role alongside the ensemble cast. Details of her character remain tightly under wraps — which, in Atlee’s world, usually means something exciting is coming.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mrunsnl.jpg)

### Mrunal Thakur — ₹4 Crore | The Powerhouse Supporting Act

Mrunal Thakur rounds out an incredibly stacked female cast. At ₹4 crore, she plays a supporting but significant role. Raaka will feature five heroines opposite Allu Arjun [Asianet Newsable](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/raaka-budget-breakdown-allu-arjun-deepika-padukone-fees-vfx-and-more-revealed-xe9sq02), making this the most multi-heroine Indian film in recent memory. Mrunal’s presence signals that no role in Raaka is filler — Atlee doesn’t work that way.

Raaka is being mounted on a massive budget of over ₹700 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever. [The Sunday Guardian](https://sundayguardianlive.com/allu-arjundeepika-padukone-film-with-atlee-titled-raaka-on-allu-arjuns-44th-birthday-first-look-poster-cast-expected-release-date-more-182428/) With Atlee directing, Sun Pictures producing, and Hollywood VFX studios building the world, this is Indian cinema swinging for the global fences.

Learn more about [Indian cinema’s blockbuster economy on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_India).

Stay updated on all Raaka developments on [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/).

### FAQs

### **Q: How much is Allu Arjun being paid for Raaka?**

 Allu Arjun is reportedly being paid ₹120 crore for Raaka, making him the highest-paid actor in the film — earning six times more than female lead Deepika Padukone’s reported ₹20 crore fee.

### **Q: What is Rashmika Mandanna’s role in Raaka?**

Rashmika Mandanna is reportedly playing the antagonist in Raaka, marking a dramatic departure from her popular girl-next-door image in the Pushpa franchise alongside Allu Arjun.