Deepika Padukone has reportedly earned herself a neat packet for appearing in a Kalanjali advertisement down South.
She was reportedly paid a whopping Rs 75 lakh for reserving one day in her busy diary for what is believed to be her first Southern promotion of a product.
The actress had no issues promoting a brand in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. However, she did insist on her choice of a photographer, Atul Kasbekar of the Kingfisher Calendar fame.
Along with her pound of flesh, she also earned the man who is believed to have backed her in her career in the industry. He was also paid Rs 6 lakh for the shoot that was done in Mumbai.
Though the shoot was meant to be along a traditional theme, Deepika reportedly refused to change her looks for the occasion. However, the pictures taken of her in different attires during the shoot that was completed within a budget of Rs 85 lakh will be released periodically.