When actor-politician
Pawan Kalyan declined
endorsement deals
Following film “Gabbar Singh”, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan was offered endorsement deals worth crores, with remuneration on par with Shah Rukh Khan.
However, he rejected these high-paying offers since it was his belief that some of the products, such as unhealthy items, were not good for children.
This was disclosed by director Harish Shankar noting that Kalyan refuses to compromise his ethics for money.These offers occurred around 2012, prior to “pan-India” term emerged common, highlighting his immense, consistent popularity.
Kalyan might have first tasted fame in the 90s, but his stardom grew exponentially after the release of Gabbar Singh in 2012. Directed by Harish Shankar, the film was an adaptation of Salman Khan’s 2010 hit Dabangg and was a massive success. Pawan became so famous that the director revealed he even began scoring endorsements that would pay him as much as Shah Rukh Khan. However, he turned them down for a reason.
When Pawan Kalyan was offered remuneration as much as Shah Rukh Khan
Pawan Kalyan was offered almost as much money as Shah Rukh Khan at the height of his stardom.
Harish spoke at a song launch for his and Pawan’s upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Talking about the actor-politician, he said, he isn’t the kind of person who yields to money. Harish knows this from personal experience.
For the unversed, Pawan has rarely endorsed products, with his most famous ad being the 2001 Pepsi spot. He was also not part of the film promotions for Hari Hara Veera Mallu and They Call Him OG until recently. According to Forbes India, Shah Rukh earned ₹202.833 crore in 2012 and was at the top of the celebrity 100 list. The Bollywood star is also known as one of the highest-paid actors in endorsements.
Pawan has rarely endorsed products his most famous ad being the 2001 Pepsi spot another word
Power Star”is the term often used in addition to his name, reflecting his massive, cult-like following as a youth icon in Telugu cinema.
News Edit KV Raman
