Not Alia Or Kareena, This Actress Charged Rs 5 Crores For A 3-Minute Song

Many desi actors have time and again proved their worth on the silver screen. So it’s no surprise that they go on to demand high fees for starring in a movie. There’ve also been cases where such actors demanded staggering amounts for cameos. Take, for instance, this Indian actress who charged Rs 5 crores for just a three-minute song in a movie. Can you guess who it is?

Well, we are talking about none other than Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The Shaakuntalam actress proved her mettle in the South film industry with a series of hits and then made waves with her stellar performance in The Family Man. Samantha was a big name when the Pushpa: The Rise makers reached out to her for the hit number Oo Antava. The actress had her apprehensions and only agreed when they offered her a fee of Rs 5 crores for this three-minute song. The actress was legit paid Rs. 1.7 crore for every minute of the song!

A source quoted by various publications once talked about Samantha’s reluctance to do the item number. They shared, “Oh, she has charged a bomb for the Oo Antava dance number. Believe me, she was very reluctant. The film’s leading man, Allu Arjun, personally took the effort to convince her. They had to pay her close to Rs 5 crores for that 3-minute dance number. She had some reservations about some of the dance movements. But gradually she got into the groove and didn’t demand that even one step be changed.”

Even Samantha opened up about the same and shared how she’s grateful for Allu Arjun, “There were many inhibitions. I was not ready as I feared how the song would turn out to be. But, Allu Arjun, sat down and convinced me. Without his encouragement, I would not have accepted to do ‘Oo Antava’. Now that this song has become viral all over the country, I have to thank Allu Arjun”

Samantha Takes A Break From Acting

Samantha recently made headlines when it was announced that she’s taking a break to focus on her health. She’s currently undergoing treatment for an autoimmune condition called myositis in the US. Her publicist in an interview shared, “It’s true that Samantha won’t be taking on any new projects for one year as she is all set to leave for the USA for the treatment of her autoimmune condition, Myositis. If her condition improves earlier than expected, she may return within six months. However, the planned duration of her break is one year. She is already making good progress in her recovery, and her doctors have advised her to take mandatory rest. Samantha will depart for the US in the fourth week of August (Aug. 20).”