Buzz: AR Rahman’s whopping remuneration for RC16

Published on Feb 22, 2025 8:05 AM IST

Buzz: AR Rahman’s whopping remuneration for RC16

Published on Feb 22, 2025 8:05 AM IST

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman has been a cultural icon for millions of fans across the globe for over the years. Fondly called The Mozart of Madras, the seven-time National Award winner has churned out countless chartbusters and timeless albums in an illustrious career spanning over 33 years.

It’s well known that AR Rahman is the music composer for Tollywood star Ram Charan’s highly anticipated rural sports drama, tentatively titled RC16. As per the latest updates, ARR is being paid a whopping Rs 8 crores as his remuneration. RC16 is being made for a pan-Indian release, and Rahman’s popularity across the country will help the film’s makers clinch solid pre-release deals.

RC16 also features Sandalwood star Shiva Rajkumar and Bollywood stars Janhvi Kapoor and Divyendu Sharma in lead roles. The film is being directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner. Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings banners present this high-budget entertainer.

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