Big Buck for Brief Roles: Actors with Hefty Cameo Fees (in Crores)

High Fees in Short Doses

Landing a starring role guarantees significant compensation in movies. However, some established actors command hefty fees even for brief appearances. Here are 8 actors who reportedly received substantial sums for cameo roles.

1. Ajay Devgn

Reportedly charged a staggering ₹35 crore for an 8-minute cameo in the blockbuster film RRR (2022). This translates to a whopping ₹4 crore per minute!

2. Akshay Kumar

Played a cameo role in Atrangi Re (2021) and allegedly charged ₹27 crore, sparking discussions about his high fees for brief appearances.

3. Sylvester Stallone

Brought his action star presence to Kambakkht Ishq (2009) for a reported fee of ₹3.4 crore (approx. £347,000).

4. Ali Larter

The Resident Evil actress reportedly earned ₹6.5 crore (approx. £625,000) for a leading role in Salman Khans Marigold (2011), blurring the lines between a cameo and a prominent supporting role.

5. Alia Bhatt

Stepped outside her leading lady persona for a brief appearance as Sita in RRR (2022) and reportedly took home a paycheck of ₹9 crore.

6. Huma Qureshi

Received ₹2 crore for the song Shikayat in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), making her the third-highest paid actor in the movie despite a limited screen presence.

7. Barbara Mori

The Mexican actress reportedly commanded a fee of ₹1.3 crore for a cameo in the action comedy Kyaa Kool Hain Hum (2005).

8. Denise Richards

The Wild Things star reportedly received a similar fee of ₹1.3 crore for a cameo in the dance film Aksar (2006).