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Superstar Rajinikanth's much-anticipated film ‘Vettaiyan, directed by ‘Jai Bhim’ fame T J Gnanavel, is set to hit theaters on October 10. With the trailer and songs already going viral, the film has generated significant buzz. The latest news surrounds the remuneration of the star-studded cast.

According to reports, Rajinikanth, who plays the lead role, is the highest-paid actor in the film, with his salary reportedly ranging between ₹100 to ₹125 crore. Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who makes a special appearance, has been paid ₹7 crore, as his role is not a full-length one.

Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil’s salary is rumored to be between ₹2 to ₹4 crore, while actor Rana Daggubati has been paid ₹5 crore. Manju Warrier, one of Malayalam cinema’s top actresses, who debuted in Tamil opposite Dhanush and has shared screen space with stars like Thala Ajith Kumar and Vijay Sethupathi, plays the female lead opposite Rajinikanth. Reports indicate that she was paid between ₹2 to ₹3 crore for her role. Meanwhile, actress Ritika Singh is said to have received ₹25 lakh.

‘Vettaiyan’ is produced by Lyca Productions, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography by Girish Gangadharan. The film’s recently released song ‘Manassilayo’ has already become a massive hit, adding to the excitement ahead of the release.