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With Farzi 2, Shahid Kapoor might join Bollywood's highest-paid actors club. How much is his salary?

Shahid Kapoor is reportedly earning the biggest paycheck of his career with Farzi Season 2. According to Pinkvilla, the actor will receive a massive Rs 45 crore for reprising his role in the highly anticipated second season of the Raj & DK-directed crime thriller. This marks a significant jump from his usual fees, which range between Rs 25–30 crore, positioning him among the highest-paid actors in Bollywood today. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations Shahid made his OTT debut with Farzi in 2023, and the show quickly became one of the most streamed series of the year. The gripping story followed a struggling artist who stumbles into the world of counterfeit currency, setting off a dangerous chain of events. The actor's performance was praised, especially in scenes opposite Vijay Sethupathi and Kay Kay Menon, whose characters brought intense dramatic tension to the narrative. Farzi Season 2 Details The second season is set to begin filming in December 2025, with a targeted release date in the second half of 2026. The cast will once again include Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna, and Bhuvan Arora. Raashii Khanna previously confirmed that creators Raj and DK are deeply immersed in the writing phase, promising a season filled with even more dramatic twists and high-stakes confrontations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions Trek Kit India Learn More Undo Farzi not only earned critical and commercial acclaim but also had real-world ramifications. In 2023, authorities arrested five individuals in Lucknow who attempted to replicate the show's plot by printing counterfeit currency, proving the cultural impact of the show extended well beyond entertainment. Shahid Kapoor's Current Projects While Farzi 2 is set to be a career-defining project financially, Shahid was last seen in Deva, an action thriller released in January 2025. The film, co-starring Pooja Hegde, had a slow start at the box office but gained popularity following its release on Netflix. He's also lined up for a new action-packed venture by director Vishal Bhardwaj, alongside Nana Patekar, Randeep Hooda, and Triptii Dimri.