Venkatesh, after delivering his career's biggest hit with Sankranthiki Vastunnam, is now at the center of speculation regarding his remuneration.
Known for charging Rs 10-12 crores per film, the monumental success of his latest blockbuster has sparked rumors that he might double his pay and enter the Rs 25 crore remuneration club.
With his films typically having a budget between Rs 30-50 crores, Venkatesh is now poised for bigger opportunities as Sankranthi Vastunnam is almost close to gross Rs 300 Cr.
If he capitalizes on this success, there is potential for him to step into Rs 100-crore budget worth projects, which would solidify his standing as a top-tier star in Tollywood competing with many young stars.
Major production houses are already expressing interest in collaborating with him, recognizing the commercial value his star power brings.
The coming months will be crucial in determining how Venkatesh navigates this pivotal moment in his career, balancing the demand for higher pay with the responsibility of delivering successful projects.
But many doubt that Venkatesh's star power is solely linked to Anil Ravipudi's magic, especially since Saindhav, directed by another filmmaker, flopped during the festival season last year. If Venkatesh can break this jinx, he will prove his true stardom.
Balakrishna's success was long associated with Boyapati Srinu, and it continues to thrive. However, he has also tasted success with Bhagavant Kesari directed by Anil Ravipudi and Daaku Maharaaj directed by Bobby, which was an average performer.
Similarly, Venkatesh now needs to prove his mettle with other directors.
