When a show is based on one of India’s most chilling real crimes, you want the right people telling that story. Amazon Prime Video clearly felt the same way when putting together the cast for Raakh, their 8-episode psychological thriller set in late-1970s Delhi and inspired by the infamous Ranga-Billa case.
The series premiered on June 12, 2026, and has been receiving strong responses from audiences and critics alike. With a cast led by Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, the show brings serious acting firepower to a story that genuinely demands it.
So how much did the cast get paid for it? Here is the full breakdown of what has been reported.
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Episodes: 8
Director: Prosit Roy
Release: June 12, 2026
Cast: Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Aamir Bashir
Raakh Cast Salary Breakdown
Ali Fazal — ₹2 Crore
Ali Fazal leads Raakh as Sub-Inspector Jayprakash, the investigator at the centre of the story. He reportedly earned ₹2 crore for his role — the largest paycheque in the cast.
That number reflects both the weight of his role and his current standing in the industry. After making a strong impression in films like Mirzapur and internationally with productions like Victoria & Abdul, Fazal has firmly established himself as one of the most bankable names in Indian OTT content. His fee here is consistent with what top-tier actors command for lead roles in premium streaming productions.
Sonali Bendre — ₹70 Lakh
Sonali Bendre plays a grieving mother and teacher whose story is deeply connected to the central crime. She reportedly earned ₹70 lakh for the role.
It is a significant number that also reflects the emotional weight of her character in the series. Bendre has always been a performer people trust in roles that require genuine emotional depth, and her casting here was clearly a deliberate choice. Her return to a high-profile streaming project has been well-received.
Dibyendu Bhattacharya and Aamir Bashir — Undisclosed
Both Dibyendu Bhattacharya and Aamir Bashir play key roles in the series, but their individual salaries have not been publicly disclosed. Given both actors’ track records — Bhattacharya in particular has built a devoted following through a string of brilliant supporting performances — their presence adds considerable credibility to the project regardless of specific numbers.
What the Budget Tells Us
While the total production budget for Raakh has not been officially confirmed, the cast compensation alone gives a clear picture of the scale Amazon invested in this project.
Premium streaming productions in India typically spend between ₹8 crore and ₹20 crore or more for an eight-episode series depending on the level of talent, locations, period recreation, and production design involved. A late-1970s Delhi setting requires serious attention to detail — costumes, sets, vehicles, and the overall visual language of the era all add significantly to the budget.
The fact that Ali Fazal commanded ₹2 crore as the lead suggests the overall production was positioned firmly at the premium end of the Indian OTT market.
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Is the Investment Worth It?
Early critical response suggests yes.
The series has been praised for its atmospheric storytelling, Ali Fazal’s controlled and compelling performance, and its handling of a real and deeply disturbing chapter in Delhi’s history. When a show connects with both audiences and critics, the production investment tends to validate itself quickly through viewership numbers and subscriber retention — exactly what Prime Video will be watching closely in the weeks after launch.
Raakh is proof that when a streaming platform backs a serious story with a serious cast and gives the project the budget to do it justice, the results speak for themselves.
Raakh is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. All 8 episodes available.