Deepika Padukone Sets New Benchmark as Bollywood’s Highest-Paid Actress with ₹20 Crore Deal for ‘Spirit’

After her maternity break, the actress returns to the big screen with a record-breaking fee for Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s action drama co-starring Prabhas.

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone is making a powerful comeback, securing a groundbreaking ₹20 crore fee for her role in the upcoming action drama Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. This marks the highest remuneration of her career and solidifies her position as the top-earning actress in the Indian film industry .

Initially approached for Spirit before her maternity leave, Padukone had declined the offer. However, with delays in the film’s production schedule, she was re-approached and has now signed on for the project . The film features Prabhas in the role of a police officer, while details about Padukone’s character remain under wraps.

Spirit is slated to commence shooting in October, with production helmed by T-Series and Sri Bhadrakali Films. The music and background score will be composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar.

Padukone’s recent successes, including her performances in Pathaan, Jawan, and the blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD, have contributed to her commanding salary . Her return to the silver screen with Spirit is highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders alike