Deepika Padukone paid Rs 15 crore for Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan !

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While its official announcement is yet to be made, Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film Pathan is already making headlines. And the reason is simple: it is after a long hiatus that the superstar is going to back on film sets. The action-packed thriller, directed by Siddharth Anand, also features Deepika Padukone as the leading lady and John Abraham as the antagonist.

According to a recent report on Bollywood Hungama, Deepika has been paid a handsome Rs 15 crore as her remuneration for the film. A source in the report has been quoted as saying that the actress is one of the most bankable female stars alongside Alia Bhatt, and that everyone at Yash Raj Films is keen to have her on board. The source said that Deepika’s was a well-sketched character and that she will begin shooting from early next year.

Pathan, the report says, is being made on a staggering budget of Rs 200 crore. The figure includes the P&A costs but not SRK’s fee. However, it does include John Abraham’s fee of nearly Rs 20 crore. The source said that Aditya Chopra is known to splurge on his production ventures to give them an international vibe in all aspects. The insider further said that the YRF head honcho did not even think twice before agreeing to the amounts demanded by both Deepika and John.

Pathan, it is being rumoured, is slated for a Diwali 2021 release. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, it cannot be said with certainty that the film will release as per its schedule.