Salary’s ‘injustice’ in Ramayana? Ranbir fees 12 times higher than Sai Pallavi, Ravana’s fees are the most shocking

Another discussion has started about the Starcast of Ramayana, but this time the issue is not script or casting, but fee structure.

Ranbir Kapoor, who is playing the role of Shriram in this mega franchise, is being given a hefty amount of more than Rs 75 crore according to reports.

The real shocking thing is that Sai Pallavi, who is playing the role of Sita, is being paid a fee of only Rs 6 crore. That is, Ranbir has been paid 12 times more than him.

Yash, who will be seen in the role of Ravana, is also being paid more fees. According to sources, it is estimated that around 100 crores. This fee is in discussion for a powerful character like Ravana, but it also raises the question whether the star power is being given importance more than the depth of the character in the Ramayana?

The total budget of the film is being told around Rs 835 crore, which can make it the largest Indian film ever. The budget of two parts is being told as Rs 1600 crore.

The first part of the Ramayana will be released on Diwali of 2026 and the second part of 2027. The shooting is currently going on fast.

This difference of fees is not only the importance of the character, but is also giving up the old debate of gender pay gap. Talented actresses like Sai Pallavi, who have been appreciated in Tamil and Telugu cinema, highlights them so low.

Sunny Deol, who is playing the role of Hanuman, has received a fee of about 30 crores. This fee is also many times higher than Sai Pallavi, while Sita’s role in screen time and narration is considered more emotional and central than Hanuman.

It remains to be seen whether the film makers give any clarification on this issue or the difference of fees in the eyes of the audience will affect the release of the film.