Sreeleela In Kissik: How Pushpa 2 Star's Fees Compares With Item Queens Tamannaah, Sunny, Mouni?

Pushpa 2: countdown for one of most awaited films has begun. action thriller is set to hit big screens on December 5. Fans have been eager to witness various aspects of movie, including much-talked-about item song. Recently, leaked pictures from sets of Pushpa 2 confirmed that Sreeleela will step into Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s shoes to recreate iconic item song in sequel.

Guntur Kaaram actress Sreeleela was chosen over Shrdha Kapoor for part. Reports suggest Shrdha Kapoor demanded ₹8 crore, which was way higher than Samantha’s ₹5 crore fee for Pushpa 1. In contrast, Sreeleela is reportedly being paid just ₹1 crore for song, making it 60% less than Samantha’s remuneration and far below Shrdha’s demand. This difference in pay has sparked curiosity about number of actresses who are getting paid more than Sreeleela for item number.

Sunny Leone

One of Bollywood's highest-paid item performers, Sunny Leone reportedly earns between ₹2 crore and ₹3 crore per song. Known for iconic tracks like Trippy Trippy from Bhoomi, Piya More from Bashaho, Paani Wala Dance from Kuch Kuch Locha Hai, Moha Mundiri from Mhuraraja, Deo Deo from PSV Garuda Vega, and Laila from Shootout at Wala, she stands among top-paid actresses for special appearances.

Urvashi Rautela 

Urvashi Rautela featured in multiple item songs and reportedly charged over ₹2 crore for her performances. In film Waltair Veerayya, she earned ₹2 crore for 3-minute song Boss Party. 

This amount sparked discussions on social media, as it exceeded ₹1.5 crore fee reportedly paid to film's villain, Prakash Raj.

Nora Fatehi

Nora Fatehi performs dance numbers in Bollywood films and reportedly earns up to ₹2 crore per song. Her biggest hits include Garmi, Kusu Kusu, and Dilbar.

Tamannaah Bhatia

As per reports, Tamannaah Bhatia was paid an impressive ₹1 crore for her performance in Aaj Ki Raat. Her dance number from 2023 film Jailer became a massive hit, sparking a wave of online recreations of its hook step. 

Reports suggest she earned ₹3 crore for her appearance in song.

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez is a Sri Lankan actress who is known for her roles in Alin, Kick, Judwaa 2, and Race 3. While she has appeared in a few item numbers, she continues to command more than ₹1.5 crores per song, surpassing Sreeleela.

Moreover, Sreeleela is relatively new to industry, influencing her fee. She will feature in highly anticipated Pushpa 2, performing electrifying Kissik song alongside Allu Arjun . film boasts an impressive cast, with Allu Arjun, Fahh Faasil, and Rashmika Mandanna returning as Pushpa Raj, Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, and Srivalli, respectively.