Mahesh Babu's 'Varanasi' Deal: 150 Crore Fee Plus 20% Profit Share!

• SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' is a highly anticipated film starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, set for an April 7, 2027 release.
• Mahesh Babu will receive a fixed fee of 150 crore rupees for dedicating 3 years to the project, calculated at 50 crore per year.
• He has also secured a 20% profit share in 'Varanasi', potentially pushing his total earnings past 250 crore rupees, making it his biggest deal yet.
• SS Rajamouli opted for overseas theatrical rights instead of a fixed salary, a significant profit-sharing deal in Indian cinema.
• Mahesh Babu plays time traveler Rudra, Priyanka Chopra is Mandakini (25-30 crore fee), and Prithviraj Sukumaran is villain Kumbha (25 crore fee).