11 Actors And The Hefty Amount They Charged For OTT Ventures

Digital platforms and streaming services have exploded in popularity during the last 5 years. With the surge in popularity of OTT platforms, many aspiring and young actors have been given the opportunity to pursue their ambitions of becoming actors.

A subplot about the Indian entertainment business, which is now functioning as a launching pad for novices hoping to break into B-Town, is included in the tale about the rising popularity of web series in India. In recent years, web series have surpassed broadcast serials.

The OTT platform is also the new playground for experienced performers looking for more challenging roles outside of the traditional two-hour film schedule.

The coronavirus pandemic may have lost moviegoers their cinematic experience, but the emergence of streaming platforms has highlighted a slew of performers who have kept viewers engaged in movies and long-form programming. With the emergence of OTT, the entertainment business has been democratized, allowing it to break away from the conventional star system.

A few performers were able to resurrect their careers as a result of some of the digital initiatives, and the public saw them in a new light.

We’ve also gathered a list of performers that have charged for a large sum to feature in OTT projects. So, let’s find out how much they got:

1. Jitendra Kumar

Jitendra Kumar, who made his OTT debut with Munna Jazbaati: The Q-tiya Intern in 2013, has scored hit productions including Panchayat and Kota Factory. The actor, who co-stars with Neena Gupta in the new season of Panchayat, is said to have received a fee of ₹4 lakh each episode.

2. Pankaj Tripathi

After appearing in famous web series and films, Pankaj Tripathi’s career took off. Sacred Games, Mirzapur, and Kaagaz are among the films in which the actor has appeared. Tripathi reportedly got ₹12 crores for Sacred Games and ₹10 crores for the first season of Mirzapur, according to sources.