Shahid Kapoor’s Farzi 2 was a big success on Amazon Prime Video after it premiered in 2023. The crime drama was directed by Raj & DK, and audiences are already looking forward to the second season of the show.
Season 2 is going on floors this year, and as per the latest update, Shahid is receiving Rs. 45 crores for the upcoming installment. It is reported to be the highest remuneration ever received by Shahid, as he received around Rs. 25-30 crores for his projects.
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Farzi was undoubtedly loved by the audiences and it is a big thing that Shahid is receiving such a huge sum. But the question is why a talented actor like him is wasting his skills on OTT.
Shahid’s work has always been praised on the big screen irrespective of the response received by the films at the box office. Considering the ongoing situation of Bollywood, Shahid could have signed a good film, which might would have turned out to be successful.
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Farzi will receive a lot of viewership whenever the second season arrives on Amazon Prime Video. But it is not beneficial for Shahid. People like to see him in theatres.
Shahid can work with the best directors today and he has the potential to get a script that will bring back the days of Kabir Singh when he pulled huge crowds to the big screen. Since Shahid is getting a huge amount of fees, people can expect him to say yes to the same.
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However, let’s wait and see if he gets an opportunity to prove his potential in theatres for another time.
