Actress Srinidhi Shetty, who rose to prominence following her appearances in the KGF franchise, has officially addressed and dismissed ongoing speculation regarding her remuneration. Recent reports had suggested that the actor was demanding between Rs 7 and 8 crore per film, a claim she has categorically labelled as baseless. In a recent interaction, Shetty expressed confusion over these figures, pointing to her limited filmography as evidence that such a high demand would be unrealistic.
Addressing the media, the actress explained that despite her success in previous projects, she has only worked in a small number of films over the past eight years. Questioning the validity of the rumours, she stated, "After the success of the KGF films, they say that I am asking for Rs 7 to Rs 8 crore. I have acted in few films so far. When that is the case, how can I ask for such a huge amount as remuneration? So, it is just a rumour."
Shetty emphasized that financial gain has never been the primary driving force behind her career choices. She remarked that had she been solely motivated by money, she could have easily signed on for significantly more projects in recent years. Instead, she maintains a selective approach, preferring to prioritize the strength of the narrative and the quality of the characters presented to her. She admitted that while she is instinctive when reading scripts and holds a desire to work more frequently, the right opportunities are not always readily available to her.
The conversation also pivoted to her upcoming project, Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47, directed by Trivikram Srinivas and starring Venkatesh Daggubati. Addressing public comparisons between her new film and the recent release Blast, Shetty noted that while both movies feature themes of family and action, they are fundamentally different stories. She argued that generic similarities are often used to draw parallels between films, but such comparisons do not reflect the actual content of the scripts.
This upcoming project represents a significant departure from her previous work, as it serves as her first attempt at comedy. Acknowledging the challenge of the genre, the actress described the film as a blend of comedy, crime, and dark comedy. Additionally, she addressed her role as a mother in the film, stating that she felt no hesitation in taking on the character. She expressed a desire to avoid being typecast, noting that she does not want to limit herself to a specific genre or a narrow range of character archetypes.
Beyond her performance, the film boasts a notable ensemble cast, including actors such as Nara Rohith, Nivetha Pethuraj, Yuvina, Raj Prajwal, Rao Ramesh, Satya, Brahmaji, Vennela Kishore, and Raghu Babu. The narrative features Shetty in the role of the female lead, portraying the wife of the character played by Venkatesh Daggubati.
Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47 has experienced changes to its release schedule over the past few weeks. While the film was initially expected to premiere on October 2 to coincide with Gandhi Jayanti, the date was later adjusted to October 9, and finally confirmed for an October 30, 2026, theatrical release. As the date approaches, the film is being closely watched for its unique mix of genres and its prominent cast.
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