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Fresh off the massive success of Stree 2, the actress is said to be earning one of the highest paychecks for a female lead in Bollywood currently.
Shraddha Kapoor was last seen on the big screen in Stree 2. (Image: Instagram)
Shraddha Kapoor has reportedly signed a lucrative deal for her next film with producer Ekta Kapoor. Fresh off the massive success of Stree 2, the actress is said to be earning one of the highest paychecks for a female lead in Bollywood currently.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Shraddha has been roped in for a high-concept thriller backed by Ektaa Kapoor and directed by Tumbbad fame Rahi Anil Barve. The project is expected to begin filming in the second half of 2025. While the actress hasn’t officially announced her next project, speculation is strong that this is the film she’s set to headline post-Stree 2.
A source cited by the portal revealed, “This is among the highest upfront fees received by Shraddha Kapoor, as also one of the highest pay cheques in today’s time for a female lead in Hindi. Ektaa Kapoor was more than happy to splurge Rs 17 crore to sign Shraddha, as the Rahi Anil Barve film will be Shraddha’s follow-up to the highest-grossing film of Hindi Cinema – Stree 2.”
But that’s not all, Shraddha is also said to have negotiated a profit-sharing agreement. “Apart from an upfront acting fee, Shraddha Kapoor has also got a profit-sharing clause added in her agreement. She will be getting a certain percentage of share in the profits post the film’s release, over and above the acting fees of Rs 17 crore,” the source added. The thriller is currently in the pre-production phase.
This potential collaboration between Shraddha, Ekta and Rahi Anil Barve has generated significant buzz, given the filmmaker’s unique storytelling style and Shraddha’s proven track record at the box office.
Meanwhile, Stree 3 is already on the slate. The horror-comedy sequel is slated to hit theatres on August 13, 2027, reuniting Shraddha with her blockbuster franchise once again.
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