Chiranjeevi Took No Salary for a Superhit Film Kothala Rayudu, Producer Paid His Wedding Expenses

In his early days, Chiranjeevi didn't even take a salary for some of his films. He built great relationships with producers simply because of his good nature. In fact, one producer even gave him money for his wedding expenses.

Chiranjeevi

Megastar Chiranjeevi worked really hard just to get recognition in his early days. He didn't care much about his salary back then. Director-producer Tammareddy Bharadwaja revealed in an interview that Chiranjeevi didn't even take his fee for some hit films.

Tammareddy Bharadwaja's films

Tammareddy and Chiranjeevi worked together on two films, 'Kothala Rayudu' and 'Mogudu Kavali'. Both were super hits. Tammareddy says, 'My friendships are not tied to money. I trust the person. Chiranjeevi was the hero of my first film, Kothala Rayudu. I didn't pay him a single rupee as remuneration for it.'

Money for Chiranjeevi's wedding expenses

Tammareddy said, 'Even then, Chiranjeevi did a second film with me, Mogudu Kavali. His wedding took place a few months before we started the film. Since I hadn't paid him for Kothala Rayudu, I gave him Rs. 10 for his wedding expenses. Call it a gift, remuneration, or whatever you want. I gave him that money for his wedding.'

Money for Europe expenses this time

Tammareddy recalled, 'Later, I asked Chiranjeevi to do another film for me. He said, 'Sure, brother. Schedule a 15-day shoot now. I'm going to Europe for a K. Balachander film after this. I'll finish the rest of the shoot when I'm back.' As he was leaving for Europe, he asked me if I had any money for his expenses. Chiranjeevi never once demanded his salary from me.'

No remuneration for a hit film either

'I immediately gave Chiranjeevi Rs. 10,000 and sent him to Europe. After that, Mogudu Kavali released and became a super hit. Much later, he called and said, 'Brother, I'm buying a house, do you have any money?' I gave him Rs. 10,000 or Rs. 15,000. By then, it had been a long time since Mogudu Kavali's release. It was a hit film, and I still hadn't paid Chiranjeevi his salary for it,' said Tammareddy.