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Obsession art director invites flak for posting about unfair pay after film earns millions
Updated On: 08 June, 2026 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sally Choi, art director of horror hit Obsession, revealed she earned 300 USD per day and took home 6,741 USD after taxes while working on the film. Her viral post has sparked debate about fair pay, profit-sharing and compensation for behind-the-scenes crew members

A still from Obsession
A social media post by Sally Choi, the art director of the surprise horror hit Obsession, has sparked a heated debate online after she revealed how much she earned while working on the film.
According to TheWrap, Choi shared an Instagram post claiming she was paid 300 USD per day for her work on the film, taking home 6,741.36 USD after taxes. She noted that the movie was made on a reported budget of 750,000 USD and is projected to earn hundreds of millions at the global box office.
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