The Indian film industry is known for its extravagant productions and the hefty paychecks of its stars. The upcoming Kannada action movie "Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups," directed by Geetu Mohandas and co-written by Yash, exemplifies this trend with its impressive ₹500 crore budget. As the release date of March 19, 2026, approaches, details regarding the cast's salaries have surfaced, revealing the substantial fees commanded by some of India's most sought-after actors.
Yash, who gained pan-Indian stardom after "KGF", is reportedly taking home ₹50 crore for his role as 'Raya' in "Toxic". Besides being the main lead, Yash is also a co-writer and producer for the film.
Nayanthara, often called the "Lady Superstar" of South Indian cinema, plays 'Ganga' in "Toxic". Initial reports suggested she charged ₹18 crore for the film. However, more recent reports indicate that she is receiving between ₹12 crore and ₹18 crore for her role. Nayanthara has been one of the highest-paid actresses in South India.
Kiara Advani, known for her work in Bollywood, plays 'Nadia' in "Toxic". She has reportedly received ₹15 crore for her role. This marks a significant 114% increase from her previous remuneration of ₹5-7 crore for the Ram Charan-starrer "Game Changer".
Other cast members and their reported salaries include:
- Rukmini Vasanth as 'Mellisa': ₹3 crore to ₹5 crore
- Huma Qureshi as 'Elizabeth': ₹2 crore to ₹3 crore
- Tara Sutaria as 'Rebecca': ₹2 crore to ₹3 crore
- Daali Dhananjaya: ₹35 lakh
- Chetan Kumar: ₹3 crore
- Ninasam Ashwath: ₹40 lakh
The film "Toxic" already has a lot of buzz surrounding it. The substantial salaries commanded by the cast reflect their market value and the high stakes involved in such a large-scale production. As the release date approaches, it remains to be seen whether "Toxic" will live up to the hype and justify the investment in its star-studded cast.
