Kartik Aaryan takes on, what is presumably, his most challenging role to date with his latest release; Chandu Champion. The Kabir Khan directorial is based on the heroic real-life story of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympics gold medalist.
According to ABPLive, Kartik Aaryan is taking home Rs 25 crore for headlining Chandu Champion. This is a considerable shift from the first paycheque that he earned for his Bollywood debut film Pyaar Ka Punchnama…
What was Kartik Aaryan’s first salary for Pyaar Ka Punchnama?
Kartik Aaryan, during an appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast (via Indian Express), was asked about his rising popularity and if he has actually gone from charging Rs 1 crore to Rs 40 crore in a short span of 5 years. Revealing his actual first paycheque for Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Aaryan shared, “Pyaar Ka Punchnama wasn’t Rs 1 crore. It was Rs 70,000. It’s all instinct, and it’s your choices that help you shoot up through the ranks.”
The actor further stated that he also didn’t charge Rs 1 crore for Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, which became a surprise blockbuster and entered the 100 crore club in India. Kartik Aaryan clarified that he “started making money only after Sonu…”
During the same conversation, Kartik Aaryan shared how he was paid Rs 1,500 for his first ad. According to the Economic Times, Aaryan now charges between Rs 3 and 5 crore per brand endorsement.
How much is Kartik Aaryan charging for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3?
Kartik Aaryan will be reprising his role as Rooh Baba in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The actor is taking home between Rs 45 and 50 crore for the third instalment of the horror comedy franchise, according to News18.
In comparison, Aaryan was paid Rs 15 crore for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 according to Times Now. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was deemed a blockbuster as it became the fourth highest-grossing film of 2022.
