Tamil cinema fans are eagerly anticipating the grand reunion of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in director Nelson Dilipkumar's forthcoming film, tentatively titled KHxRK.' The venture has already emerged as one of the most discussed films in Indian cinema even before production starts. Besides uniting two legendary stars after almost five decades, the movie is also grabbing attention for its enormous budget and unprecedented salaries. Reports now indicate that the film's primary cast and director alone may collectively earn close to Rs 500 crore as remuneration, making it among the most expensive ventures ever envisioned in Tamil cinema.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Nelson Dilipkumar to receive enormous salaries

According to Deccan Chronicle, Kamal Haasan is likely to receive nearly Rs 220 crore for the film through a profit-sharing arrangement. Since Kamal is also recognized for his deep involvement in production and distribution
strategies, the actor is reportedly preferring a revenue-sharing agreement instead of a fixed paycheck. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is believed to be earning between Rs 180 crore and Rs 200 crore for the high-budget entertainer. Director Nelson Dilipkumar, who delivered blockbuster films like 'Jailer,' is reportedly charging Rs 70 crore for helming the project.

'KHxRK' expected to become Tamil cinema's most expensive film

The report additionally suggests that the actual production cost of the film may stand around Rs 150 crore to Rs 180 crore. However, when the salaries of the lead actors and director are included, the total projected budget is expected to exceed Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore. Backed by a major production house, the movie is now being described as the costliest Tamil film ever envisioned. The project has become even more thrilling because of the iconic combination of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who last appeared together on screen several decades ago. With huge expectations already surrounding the film, fans are calling it a once-in-a-generation
cinematic spectacle.

A reunion that has already generated massive buzz among fans

The excitement surrounding the project continues to rise every day across social media. During a recent public event, Kamal Haasan humorously spoke about reuniting with Rajinikanth and said, "We were united long ago, but chose to remain apart because they kept splitting a biscuit and giving us only half each. Now we are satisfied with just half a biscuit." The film will also feature music by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography by Rajiv Menon. Filming for the ambitious project is expected to commence later this year, and fans are already counting down to witness two of Indian cinema's biggest icons together on screen once again. Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi
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