Did Anirudh Ravichander's fee hike lead AR Rahman and MM Keeravani to raise theirs too?

Anirudh Ravichander has been creating a buzz in his career with hit albums such as Jawan, Leo, Devara, and Vettaiyan. Now, it appears that the rockstar has opted to raise his fees according to the scale of the films he is involved in.

As per a recent article by Telugu Cinema, the talented musician has allegedly raised his fee, now charging between Rs 10 and 12 crores per project, based on the film’s scale. Additionally, a report from DNA India indicates that Anirudh’s salary increase has prompted other renowned music directors like AR Rahman and MM Keeravani to boost their remuneration too.

According to the report, AR Rahman is said to have quoted a fee of Rs 10 crores for his upcoming film with Ram Charan, tentatively titled RC16 and directed by Buchi Babu Sana. In a similar vein, musician Devi Sri Prasad has reportedly raised his fee to Rs 8 crores, following the success of Pushpa: The Rise.

Alongside his career achievements, Anirudh recently made news by celebrating his 34th birthday on October 16, 2024. To commemorate the occasion, the makers of his upcoming film, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), released the first single titled Dheema. The song, composed and sung by Anirudh, features lyrics by the film’s director, Vignesh Shivan, and is a melodious love track showcasing the lead actors, Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty.

Anirudh Ravichander is also working as the composer for films such as Vidaamuyarchi featuring Ajith Kumar, Thalapathy Vijay’s Thalapathy 69, SK23 starring Sivakarthikeyan, and even Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming movie.