Shraddha Kapoor charges more fee than Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, says dad Shakti Kapoor when asked if she’s not getting enough work: ‘Ziddi hai’ | Bollywood News

Shraddha Kapoor dominated headlines and magazine covers last year after Stree 2 rewrote box-office hory, becoming the first female-led Indian film to cross Rs 857 crore worldwide—nearly five times the lifetime earnings of its 2018 prequel. Around the same time, online discussions resurfaced around the actor’s relatively limited filmography and fewer appearances on screen. Shraddha was frequently compared to contemporaries such as Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday, with some reports even suggesting that her career opportunities were affected her father Shakti Kapoor’s image. However, Shakti Kapoor has now put these rumours to rest, stating that Shraddha consciously chooses to do fewer films and, in fact, commands higher fees than many of her peers.
Shraddha Kapoor made her debut in 2010 with Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Teen Patti and soon became a national crush with films like Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, and Half Girlfriend. Despite being in the industry for 15 years, she has featured in only around 18 films. In comparison, Alia Bhatt—who debuted two years later with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year—has already completed nearly 20 films, including blockbusters such as Highway, Udta Punjab, RRR, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Meanwhile, Ananya Panday, who entered Bollywood in 2019, has completed 12 films so far, with her 13th release Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri hitting theatres tomorrow.
‘Shraddha Kapoor charges more fees than Alia-Ananya’
Speaking on the podcast The Powerful Humans, Shakti Kapoor addressed the speculation head-on. “She does very few films,” he said, clarifying that it has nothing to do with her lineage. “She chooses the best films and charges higher fees than most of her counterparts.” Referring to Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday, he added, “She charges more than these actors.”
He further explained that Shraddha prefers to do just one or two films a year and dismissed rumours about her not getting work. Laughing off such claims, he remarked sarcastically, “She is not getting work?”
Talking about Shraddha’s personality, Shakti Kapoor shared, “She is very stubborn and does what her heart says. She has certain ethics and follows them strictly.” Speaking about their bond, he added, “We share a great relationship. Sometimes we fight, sometimes we plan holidays, sometimes we discuss films. I am very proud of her—her performances are outstanding. She is a very fine actor.”
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Shraddha Kapoor the most followed Indian actress on Instagram
Beyond films, Shraddha Kapoor enjoys massive influence on social media. She is currently the second most-followed Indian personality on Instagram after Virat Kohli, boasting 94.2 million followers—over 2.2 million more than global star Priyanka Chopra and even ahead of Prime Miner Narendra Modi. Alia Bhatt ranks fifth on the l, while Ananya Panday trails far behind.Story continues below this ad
Shraddha has also made significant strides as an entrepreneur and investor. She has backed several lifestyle and fashion-focused ventures, including MyGlamm, Shunya, Koo, and Chargeup, and is the co-founder of the demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas. According to the Candere Hurun India Women Leaders L released on June 4 this year, Shraddha Kapoor has emerged as the most-followed celebrity investor.
Shraddha Kapoor’s net worth said to be Rs 130 crore
As per Times Now, Shraddha Kapoor’s net worth is estimated at around Rs 130 crore, with reports suggesting she charges over Rs 15 crore per film. Following the success of Stree 2, reports went viral about her signing a project backed Ekta Kapoor and directed Tumbbad filmmaker Rahi Anil Barve. The actress was reportedly signed for Rs 17 crore along with a profit-sharing agreement, although no official confirmation has been made.
In comparison, Alia Bhatt is said to charge between Rs 10–12 crore per film, while Ananya Panday reportedly charges around Rs 5 crore, with the latest figures emerging ahead of her Chrmas release alongside Kartik Aaryan.