Kapil Sharma returned with Season 4 of The Great Indian Kapil Show last month and the show continues to make headlines since then. The comedy series started streaming in December 2025 with big guests, familiar jokes and strong viewership. But this time, the attention is on cast fees.
Discussion around cast fees started online amid latest reports. The reported pay gap between Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover has triggered a fresh debate. Fans feel Kapil is being overpaid and it is Sunil Grover who deserves more.
Season 4 brings back the full gang. Kapil Sharma leads the show, supported by Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Rajiv Thakur and Archana Puran Singh. The reunion of Kapil and Sunil has been the biggest draw. Many viewers admit they tuned in mainly to watch Sunil’s return to the stage.
Sunil Grover has stolen the limelight. His performances have received praise from both fans and celebrities. Aamir Khan also applauded Sunil for his recent act on the show, calling it memorable. However, when reports about his fee surfaced, the conversation quickly turned heated.
Kapil Sharma Charges 20 Times More Than Sunil Grover?
According to a report by Asianet, Sunil Grover is reportedly being paid around Rs 25 lakh per episode for The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4. This amount is said to be similar to what he earned in Season 3 as well. Despite the lower pay, Sunil remains one of the strongest crowd-pullers on the show.
In contrast, several online reports claim that Kapil Sharma earns around Rs 5 cr per episode for the Netflix show. If true, this makes Kapil one of the highest-paid comedians in India. His reported fee is believed to be in line with earlier seasons, given that he is the host, creator and face of the franchise.
The difference between the two numbers is striking. As per these reports, Sunil Grover earns nearly 20 times less than Kapil Sharma. This gap has not gone unnoticed by viewers and has sparked strong reactions online.
A post shared by paparazzo page Instant Bollywood read, “According to a report, Kapil Sharma earns around ₹5 crore (50 million rupees) per episode for The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, making him one of India’s highest-paid TV personalities.”
Read some user comments below:
“And we are watching Kapil Sharma show because of Sunil Grover.”
“Boring show just bcoz of Sunil Grover watching.”
“Overpaid.”
“Ab sunil grover ka apna comedy show start karna chahiye.”
“Much more than the fees what Akshaye Khanna received for the entire movie – Dhurandhar.”
“Itna amount toh Sunil Grover deserve kerta hai.”
“Sahi hakdar to Sunil Grover hai us show ka jaan.”
“Itna pesa sirf Sunil deserve krte h. Big respect for him, he has stolen all the limelight in this show.”
“Sunil Grover should get more.”
About The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4
Season 4 continues with weekly episodes every Saturday at 8 pm on Netflix. Titled the “Mastiverse,” the season introduces new characters played by Kapil Sharma, including GenZ Baba, Tau Ji, Raja, and Mantri Ji. Navjot Singh Sidhu has also made a notable return to the panel.
The guest list has kept the buzz alive. The season opened with Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Later episodes featured the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, Kartik Aaryan, and Ananya Panday. Upcoming episodes will host Bhojpuri stars Pawan Singh and Manoj Tiwari.
With strong viewership and constant online chatter, The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 remains one of Netflix India’s top non-fiction shows.
