Updated On: 20 August, 2022 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Sources claim that buoyed by the notion that Anees Bazmee’s directorial venture was a hit because of his stardom, Kartik is quoting a fat fee to anyone who offers him a movie

Kartik Aaryan
Strange are the ways of success. Ask Kartik Aaryan, who is riding high in the wake of his biggest success, `Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2`. Talk in tinsel town is that he is acting pricey with filmmakers. Sources claim that buoyed by the notion that Anees Bazmee’s directorial venture was a hit because of his stardom, Kartik is quoting a fat fee to anyone who offers him a movie. It’s another thing that he denies hiking his remuneration. Moreover, he is being extra-cautious about his upcoming movies. Trade sources tell us that the makers of his next, `Freddy`, suggested releasing it in cinemas as they weren’t getting the desired price from the streaming giants. Apparently, Kartik declined the idea saying the romantic thriller is more suitable for OTT than cinemas. Insiders say the actor feels it may jeopardise his box-office position post `Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2`. He is firm that `Shehzada`, the remake of 2020 Telugu hit, `Ala Vaikunthapuramaloo`, be his next theatrical release. Interestingly, it was at his insistence that plans of releasing the Hindi dubbed version of the Allu Arjun starrer were put on hold till his remake has completed its run in cinemas.
