Mrunal Thakur's Bold Move: Fee Hike Shakes Up Tollywood

Mrunal Thakur has become a hot commodity in Tollywood, the Telugu film industry. After delivering back-to-back blockbusters with "Sita Ramam" alongside Dulquer Salmaan and "Hi Nanna" with Natural star Nani, Thakur's star power is undeniable. However, her recent move to significantly hike her fees despite a flop film has raised eyebrows.

Thakur is reportedly demanding a whopping Rs 5 crore for her upcoming projects, a sharp increase from the Rs 3 crore she received for "Family Star," which did not perform well at the box office. This bold move comes amidst reports of her being approached for a prestigious project opposite Prabhas, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi.

While Thakur's talent and recent success in Tollywood are undeniable, her lack of consistent box office pull in Bollywood might give some producers pause.

Her special song appearance in Akshay Kumar's "Selfie" failed to make a mark, adding to her string of Bollywood flops. The question remains: can Thakur's Tollywood success translate into sustained high fees, or will a string of flops in the Telugu industry force a reconsideration?