The closure of theaters due to the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant boom in the world of OTT over the past 2-3 years. Big superstars like Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sonakshi Sinha, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are actively seeking good scripts to capitalize on India's popular OTT platforms such as Netflix, Disney Hotstar, and ZEE5. The increasing popularity of OTT platforms is resulting in many artists charging handsome fees for their appearances. Some superstars are earning crores of rupees through their OTT shows as a result.
Today, we will discuss the actor commanding the highest fees on OTT platforms. That actor is none other than Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgan, who entered the OTT scene in 2022 with Hotstar's crime thriller show 'Rudra: The Edge of Darkness'. While Ajay Devgan has consistently been one of Bollywood's highest-grossing actors, his web series catapulted him to become the highest-earning actor on OTT platforms as well.
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According to media reports, Ajay Devgan has secured a substantial fee of Rs 125 crore for starring in seven episodes of 'Rudra: The Age of Darkness'. This series is an official adaptation of the British show 'Luther'. Reportedly, Ajay Devgan demanded Rs 18 crore per episode, establishing him as the highest-paid star in India. Ajay Devgan is rumored to have a net worth of Rs 427 crore.
Manoj Bajpayee, another prominent actor in the OTT realm, commands a significant fee for his roles in web series and films. He gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Shrikant Tiwari in the crime thriller series 'The Family Man', for which he received a fee of Rs 10 crore.
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