The sequel of ' Kalki 2898 AD ' has again become a hotly debated issue after the film's director and actor, Yugi Sethu , disclosed a curious fact regarding Kamal Haasan and his presumed payments for the movie. The original film, helmed by Nag Ashwin , hit theaters in 2024 and had excellent box office performance; the numbers suggest a worldwide gross of Rs 1100 crore. The film starred amazing actors such as Prabhas , Deepika Padukone , and Amitabh Bachchan, while Kamal Haasan made a guest appearance as Supreme Yaskin, the antagonist.



Yugi Sethu’s surprising salary claim



As preparations for ' Kalki 2' continue, discussions about the film’s scale and its star cast have grown stronger. Speaking about Kamal Haasan’s earnings, Yugi Sethu claimed that the veteran actor is currently among the highest-paid stars in India. In an interview with Indiaglitz, he recalled a moment during Kamal Haasan’s birthday celebration when he told the actor that he was probably the highest-paid actor in the country. According to Yugi Sethu, he estimated that Kamal Haasan’s earnings from the film could be close to one million dollars per day, based on the 20 days allotted for the shoot.