Saif Ali Khan surpasses Sanjay Dutt in Tollywood remuneration, pockets Rs 20 cr for Devara

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has outwitted his colleague and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt in drawing remuneration in Tollywood. “Saif Ali Khan is playing a ruthless baddy role in ‘Devara’ and is pocketing Rs 20 crore for essaying a role with negative shades,” says a source. He claims that Sanjay Dutt pocketed Rs 10 crore for his baddy role in ‘Double iSmart’ was hailed for getting top billing, but now he has been replaced by his colleague and handsome actor. “Saif also plays a hero in Hindi films and has charisma so his whopping demand was honoured,” he adds.

The 'Dil Chahta Hai' actor surpasses is other Bollywood colleagues like Bobby Deol (Hari Hara Veera Mallu), Nawazuddin Siddique (Saindhav) , Arjun Ramphal (Bhagavanth Kesari), Neil Nithin Mukesh(Saaho) and Vivek Oberoi (Vinaya Vidheya Rama) and others. “They would have procketed Rs 4 to 6 crores each but now Sail Ali Khan is ahead and has carved a niche for himself. He was also seen as dreaded Raavan in ‘Adhipurush’ who took on mighty Prabhas in the mythological film,” he points out.

However, the 54-year-old son of Sharmila Tagore has tasted success in Bollywood with hits like ‘Dil Chahta Hai', 'Hum Tum’, ‘Kal Hona Ho’ and ‘Love Aaj Kal’. “After playing a soft lover boy in many movies, Sai showcased his new facet in ‘Race’ and ‘Race 2’ and won audience appreciation across the world for his dark role. He began to explore varied roles and is now making his debut in Tollywood with a dark role to showcase his versatility,” he concludes.