Known for often taking a share in the profits of his projects, Akshay Kumar is believed to have lowered his upfront salary to help keep the film’s budget under control. With the film reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 120 crore, Akshay’s fee alone accounts for nearly 42 per cent of the total cost

The much-awaited horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla is all set to arrive in theatres on April 17, marking the long-awaited reunion of Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan after nearly 14 years. The film has generated considerable buzz among audiences, especially as the duo has delivered several popular comedies together in the past.

Apart from Akshay, the film also features a strong ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta and Rajpal Yadav. The project is particularly important for Akshay, who has been looking for a major box-office success, while Priyadarshan aims to revive the signature comic style that made many of his earlier films cult favourites.

Bhooth Bangla cast fees

Ahead of the release, reports about the cast’s remuneration have sparked discussion online. According to a report by Koimoi, Akshay reportedly agreed to a 28.5 per cent pay cut for Bhooth Bangla compared to his previous film Jolly LLB 3. While he is said to have earned Rs 70 crore for Jolly LLB 3, his fee for the upcoming horror-comedy has reportedly been reduced to Rs 50 crore.