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

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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, 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 With Atlee directing, Sun Pictures producing, and Hollywood VFX studios building the world, this is Indian cinema swinging for the global fences.

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