Heroism matters a lot in South India films, where the success of a film is mostly decided by the power of the hero. Though the power and popularity of senior actresses contribute a lot to the success, and the veteran heroines hardly get recognition for it. The actresses’ remunerations are also very less when compared to that of actors. Yet, there is always a tough competition among the senior heroines to reap the top most salary.
If the filmmakers planned to rope in senior actresses in their films, then the main thing to come in mind is to fix up remuneration for a particular artist, and there is a certain yardstick to measure that. This applies more to the heroines who tend to have a very varying graph of movies and experience.
It is heard that the remuneration for senior actresses, who are playing the mother roles is being calculated based on their following across different industries. Currently, the veteran actresses Ramya Krishna, Nadhiya are in the top league.
We bring you the details of highest paid senior actresses, who play mother role in Tollywood.
Ramya Krishna:
Senior and veteran actress Ramya Krishna became one of the most sought after actresses down south in her second innings. With Rajamouli’s Baahubali, Ramya Krishna, who played the mother role of Baahubali and Bhallaladeva, reached the next level. Her remuneration per a day is Rs 2 Lakhs.
Nadhiya:
Ageless beauty Nadhiya, who played the mother role for Prabhas in Mirchi and for two daughters (Samantha and Pranitha) in Pawan Kalyan’s Attharinitiki Daredi, is currently in the top league. The remuneration for Nadhiya is also Rs 2 Lakhs.
Jaya Sudha:
This talented actress demands 20 Lakhs for 10-12 days shooting. Jaya Sudha’s remuneration for one day is almost near to Rs 2 lakhs. After 12 days then she will get Rs 1 lakh per day.
Revathi:
Revathi’s remuneration per movie is 15-20 Lakhs.
Rohini:
Rohini, who played the Mother role in Ala Modalaindi and Gentle Man, remuneration is Rs 50-60 thousand.
Madhubala:
Roja fame actress Madhubala recently started her second innings as mother and her remuneration is 75 thousand per a day.
Raasi:
Yesteryear actress and young mother of Tollywood Raasi is charging Rs 75 thousand per a day
Pavitra Lokesh:
Pavithra Lokesh, who acted as a mother in S/O Satyamurthy and Race Gurram, has been receiving Rs 50-60 thousand as a remuneration per day.
Pragathi:
Another actress, Pragathi’s remuneration, is 40 thousand per a day.
Hema Malini:
Bollywood’s Dream Giri, Hema Malini will be seen in the mother role in Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 100th film Gautamiputra Satakarni. The filmmakers are paying a whopping amount Rs 2 Crores to Hema as her role is quite important in the film.
The remuneration for Aishwarya, who acted in Kalyana Vaibhogame, is 40-50 thousand. The other actresses like Vinaya Prasad, Surekha Vani are also getting Rs 20 -30 thousand per day.
