9 PM | ETV Telugu News | 27th January ‘2025

Sai Pallavi’s rise in the film industry has been nothing short of meteoric. From her humble beginnings in Premam (2016), a modest ₹4 crore-budget film, to commanding top-tier roles in blockbuster projects, she has steadily carved a niche for herself.

In her 2024 Tamil film Amaran, Sai Pallavi portrayed Indhu Rebecca Varghese, earning a reported ₹3 crore for her role. The film, which went on to collect an impressive ₹335 crore at the box office, marked a significant milestone in her career. However, her success didn’t stop there. For her upcoming Telugu film Thandel alongside Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi is said to have charged ₹5 crore, further cementing her growing market value.

Her remuneration has seen an even bigger leap with Ramayana, where she takes on the role of Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated epic. Reports suggest that she has been paid a staggering ₹6 crore for the film—a remarkable jump from her previous earnings of ₹2.5–3 crore. With each project, she continues to solidify her place as one of the most sought-after actresses in Indian cinema.

Given her soaring popularity and ever-increasing demand, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Sai Pallavi soon competing with Bollywood’s leading actresses like Deepika Padukone and Kiara Advani, who command upwards of ₹10 crore per film. With the release of Ramayana, she is poised to set new benchmarks and establish herself as one of the highest-paid actresses in the country.