Rajkummar Rao shuts down fee hike rumours post Stree 2 success, 'I’m not stupid to...'

The year 2024 has been quite exciting for Rajkummar Rao. The actor appeared in four movies this year: Srikanth, Mr & Mrs Mahi, Stree 2, and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. While his performance received appreciation for all three movies, it was Stree 2 that became a major box office success. Directed by Amar Kaushik, it is a sequel to the 2018 film, which also stars Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana.

Rajkummar Rao in hiking his fees

Ever since Stree 2 has become a huge blockbuster, there have been various speculations about the cast. One such rumour was that Rajkummar Rao has now hiked his free, following the success of his orror comedy. In an interview, the actor was asked the same and he straight-up denied the news. Rao also gave a strong reaction to such baseless rumours.

While talking to Indian Express, Rajkummar was asked if the reports that he hiked his fee to Rs 5 crore are true. The Newton actor said that he reads different figures every day. "I'm not stupid to burden my producers. Being a part of the biggest blockbuster is not going to change me as an actor; money is just a byproduct of my passion." Further in this entertainment news, Rao also said that he wants to keep working all his life and do roles that surprise, challenge, and excite him.

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Meanwhile, Star 2 became the only Hindi movie that has earned Rs 600 crore at the box office. It was released in theatres on August 15 and was leading the box office and winning people's hearts for more than a month. The makers have already confirmed the third part of the installment. Along with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, the movie also had special appearances by Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Varun Dhawan.