Dhanush’s D55: Mammootty’s Massive Paycheck For The Film Leaves Fans Stunned: The megastar of Malayalam cinema is finally returning to the Tamil film industry, after a long gap of 8 years. Mammootty recently confirmed that he will play a pivotal role in Dhanush’s 55th film, which is tentatively titled D55. Now, the reports on megastar’s massive paycheck for the film are now creating major stir on social media.
Mammootty’s Massive Paycheck For Dhanush’s D55 Leaves Fans Stunned
Recently, Mammootty to his official social media handles and announced his collaboration with Dhanush and director Rajkumar Periyasamy, with a special post. “Elated and excited to be a part of this journey with @dhanushkraja and @Rajkumar_KP,” reads the Bramayugam actor’s X post. Interestingly, the veteran actor is said to be playing a pivotal role in D55, which will feature the Asuran actor as the protagonist.
Now, the grapevine suggests that Mammootty is charging the highest salary of his illustrious acting career, for the upcoming Rajkumar Periyasamy directorial. According to the rumourmills, the megastar is taking home a massive paycheck of ₹24 crore for the film. Even though the new reports are not officially confirmed yet, they have left the Malayalam cinema audiences and the Kalamkaval actor’s fans, equally stunned.
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The recent updates also suggest that Mammootty is playing a full-fledged character in the untitled Dhanush starrer, which is touted to be a thriller. The audiences, who are familiar with the legendary star’s iconic post-pandemic filmography, are hopeful that his role in the Rajkumar Periyasamy directorial will be unique and challenging. Mammootty is expected to shoot for his portions in D55, in multiple schedules that will last over 35 days.
D55 Star Cast And Crew
Along with Dhanush and Mammootty, the upcoming will feature some of the finest talents of South Indian cinema in the key roles. Sai Pallavi is reuniting with both the leading man and director Rajkumar Periyasamy for D55. Parasakthi actress Sreeleela has been roped in to play the other female lead in the film. Sai Abhyankkar is set to composes the songs and original score for the project.
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