Alia Bhatt reportedly paid Rs 25 crore for Alpha, pay gap

The upcoming spy thriller "Alpha," the first female-led installment in Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe, is generating significant attention ahead of its global theatrical release this Friday, July 3. Unconfirmed reports of the cast's remuneration have sparked discussions about pay disparity and star power in the industry.

According to these reports, lead actor Alia Bhatt is the highest-paid performer in the film, having allegedly received a fee of Rs 25 crore. Her co-star Sharvari Wagh, who plays a crucial role alongside Bhatt, is reported to have been paid Rs 3 crore. This represents a pay ratio of more than eight to one. The film's antagonist, Bobby Deol, and veteran actor Anil Kapoor are both reported to have charged Rs 6 crore for their roles. The production budget for the film is rumored to be approximately Rs 100 crore. Neither the film's makers nor the actors have officially confirmed these figures.

Directed by Shiv Rawail, "Alpha" stars Bhatt as a highly trained operative named Sita, with Wagh playing another super-agent on a joint mission. The film also features a cameo appearance by Hrithik Roshan, reprising his role as Major Kabir from the "War" series. In a statement,...