Salman Khan Takes Career-High Pay Cut for Vamshi Paidipally's SVC63
Salman Khan reportedly accepts a major pay cut for SVC63, teaming up with Vamshi Paidipally and Dil Raju. The film, also starring Nayanthara, is set for an Eid release next year.
Dumtika Editorial
August 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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Salman Khan accepts a ₹70 crore fee for SVC63, a major reduction from his usual rate.
SVC63 marks Vamshi Paidipally's Bollywood debut, produced by Dil Raju.
Nayanthara stars as the female lead; filming is underway in Mumbai.
The film targets an Eid release next year, with an official date to be announced.
Salman Khan Slashes Fee for SVC63 with Vamshi Paidipally
Salman Khan has made headlines by reportedly accepting the largest pay cut of his career for his upcoming film, SVC63, directed by Vamshi Paidipally. Known for commanding fees exceeding ₹120 crore per film, Salman is said to have agreed to a remuneration of ₹70 crore for this project. According to reports, this move marks a significant shift for the Bollywood superstar, who is also rumoured to be in talks for a share of the film's profits, though no official confirmation has been made on that front.
SVC63 is a major milestone for director Vamshi Paidipally, who is making his Bollywood debut after delivering Telugu hits like Maharshi, Yevadu, and Varisu. The film is being produced by top Tollywood producer Dil Raju, who is aiming to make a strong mark in the Hindi film industry with this collaboration. Nayanthara has been cast as the female lead, and the production team is assembling a notable supporting cast to complement the star power.
Filming is currently underway in Mumbai, with the team working at a rapid pace. For Salman Khan, SVC63 represents a crucial project following a period of mixed box office results. The film is positioned as a stylish action entertainer and is expected to be one of Salman's major releases. The makers have targeted an Eid release next year, with an official release date announcement anticipated soon.
