Did Shahid Kapoor charge a record-breaking fee of Rs 45 crore for 'Farzi 2'? Here's what we know

Shahid Kapoor ventured into the OTT world with the 2023 release 'Farzi', directed by Raj & DK. The series gained immense popularity, leaving fans excitedly anticipating the second season. Reports now suggest that Shahid will be reprising his role in Farzi 2.Record Fee for Farzi 2According to a report in Pinkvilla, the shooting of Shahid Kapoor’s 'Farzi 2' is scheduled to begin by the end of this year.Additionally, the actor has reportedly been offered a hefty sum of Rs 45 crore for his role in the new thriller series, making it the highest fee he has earned for any project so far. Shahid generally earns between Rs 25 and 30 crore for his film projects. This time, however, he negotiated a higher fee since 'Farzi' is a digital series, and his payment terms vary between OTT platforms and traditional theatrical films.Raj & DK’s PlansReportedly, Raj & DK are planning to start filming 'Farzi 2' in December 2025. After finishing their current project, 'Rakt Brahmand', they will begin preparing for the new season. They have already talked about the story of 'Farzi 2' with Shahid Kapoor. The new season will feature a big face-off between Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, and Kay Kay Menon. 'Farzi 2' is expected to come out in the second half of 2026 on Amazon Prime Video. The first season of 'Farzi' was released in 2023 and starred Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Raashii Khanna, Bhuvan Arora, and Kavya Thapar.Shahid Kapoor’s Current ProjectMeanwhile, Shahid Kapoor is busy shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj’s 'Arjun Ustara' with Triptii Dimri. Recently, it was announced that the team will begin filming the international portion of the movie in Georgia starting mid-May. They plan to complete the entire shoot by June. The gangster action film is set to hit theaters on December 5, 2025.