Anirudh is currently one of India’s busiest music composers, reportedly demanding close to ₹20 crores for his upcoming Telugu films, making him the highest-paid in Indian cinema. His recent success with “Devara” has elevated his stardom, surpassing AR Rahman’s fees of ₹10-₹12 crores. Anirudh has projects like “Nani-Odela 2” and “Coolie” lined up, along with music for “VD12” and “Gowtam Tinnanuri’s Magic.”