Vishnu Vishal urges actors to cut salaries as it helps producers with quality filmmaking; ‘I view cinema as a responsible actor’ |

Actor Vishnu Vishal advocates for actors to accept reduced salaries, believing it empowers producers to invest more in filmmaking quality. He emphasized his hands-on approach, viewing cinema as a shared responsibility between directors and actors for audience satisfaction. His recent film ‘Aryan’ achieved commercial success, prompting this discussion.

Vishnu Vishal recently sparked a new debate in the film industry by sharing his opinion that “actors should reduce their salaries.” His film Aryan, directed by Praveen, which he produced and starred in, was recently released. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it was well-received in its first few days at the box office. Moreover, the film has become commercially profitable for Vishnu Vishal, as it has sold its OTT and TV rights. To mark this, he had organized a Thanksgiving ceremony for the journalists.

‘Aaryan’ actor explains his hands-on approach in filmmaking

Speaking at the event, when asked, “Which do you intervene in more as an actor or a producer in a film?” Vishnu Vishal said, “No film has been successful in which I have not intervened. I view cinema as a responsible actor. The success of a film is not only linked to the director’s efforts but also to the actor’s responsibility. The audience comes to the theater to see the actor, so I suggest the necessary changes in the story. That’s what has made many of my films successful,” he said.

Vishnu Vishal suggests that reducing actor salaries can help producers

At the same event, when asked, “What advice would you give to new producers?” he said, “I don’t think I should give advice to anyone. But I can give a suggestion to the actors to take a little less salary. Only then can the producers spend according to the needs of the story. Otherwise, most films get into financial trouble,” he said.

Vishnu Vishal’s statement ignites mixed reactions

Vishnu Vishal’s comment has sparked a huge debate among film fans. Many have praised his honest opinion, while some have suggested that reducing the salaries of actors is a form of professional harassment. Currently, Vishnu Vishal is acting in several new films, including ‘Gatta Gusthi 2,’ ‘Irandu Vaanam,’ and ‘Mohandas.’