Sreeleela’s lower pay for the Pushpa 2 item song compared to Samantha Ruth Prabhu sparks controversy, highlighting gender pay disparity in the Indian film industry.
Hyderabad: The recent release of Pushpa: The Rule has ignited a fresh controversy, this time surrounding the disparity in remuneration between the film’s lead actress, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and the item song performer, Sreeleela.
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Reports suggest that Sreeleela, who sizzled in the item number “Oo Antava,” received significantly less pay compared to Samantha.
Sources indicate that Sreeleela’s fee was approximately 60% lower than what Samantha was paid for her role in the first installment of the Pushpa franchise.
This revelation has sparked a debate on gender pay disparity in the Indian film industry. While item songs have traditionally been a lucrative avenue for actresses, the disparity in pay between lead roles and item numbers has often been a subject of discussion.
Sreeleela, a rising star in the Telugu film industry, has gained immense popularity with her recent performances. However, the controversy surrounding her pay for the Pushpa 2 item song has tarnished her image to some extent.
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen whether this incident will lead to a broader discussion on fair compensation for actors and actresses in the Indian film industry.
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