Bollywood Better Placed Than Tollywood In Pay: Dil Raju

Producer Dil Raju addressed rising Tollywood star paychecks, saying they inflate budgets, with 35-40% often going to heroes. He noted stars resist pay cuts due to prestige concerns. Comparing Bollywood, he highlighted profit-sharing models. Citing Akshay Kumar's shift, he said it improves cost recovery, accountability, and ensures sustainable filmmaking overall.