Jailed Rajpal Yadav's fee hiked; 'Chhota Pandit' to receive more money for Priyadarshan's movie..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 14 Feb, 2026
Famous comedy actor Rajpal Yadav (Rajpal Yadav News) is currently imprisoned in Tihar Jail. He owes ₹9 crore in debt, which he was unable to repay. Celebrities in the film industry are now helping him. Recently, Priyadarshan also extended a helping hand to Rajpal.

Rajpal Yadav has worked with Priyadarshan in several films. Rajpal also has a significant role in Priyadarshan's upcoming film. His fee for this film was already agreed upon, but given the actor's difficult times, his fee has been increased.
Priyadarshan Increased Rajpal's Fee
In an interview with Mid-Day, Priyadarshan said, "I have known Rajpal for over 20 years. I first saw him in the 2000 film Jungle and was amazed by his performance. My first film with him was Malamaal Weekly (2006), and since then he has worked in most of my films."
Priyadarshan further said, "I asked the producer of my next film (Jubilee Films) to pay Rajpal more than his fee, considering his condition. We want to save him. The producer has agreed. Rajpal is playing the villain in my film."
What has happened to Rajpal Yadav?
Rajpal Yadav is in Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore loan case. Recently, Rajpal surrendered due to the inability to repay the loan. This case is 16 years old. He had taken a loan of ₹5 crore for his directorial debut, "Aata Pata Lapata." However, his film was a super flop, and he was unable to repay the loan.

This ₹5 crore loan has grown to ₹9 crore with interest and penalties. Now, the industry has come forward to help Rajpal Yadav. Many producers and stars, including Ajay Devgan and Salman Khan, have helped Rajpal Yadav. Some have even offered him upcoming films and series.
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