Hyderabad: Ranveer Singh has reportedly created history in Indian cinema with a massive earning of around Rs. 325 crore from Dhurandhar. This huge figure has made him one of the biggest talking points in the film industry, as he has now moved ahead of many top Indian stars in terms of single-project earnings.
The success of Dhurandhar and its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has changed the way people look at actor payments in India. The films became a huge box office success and turned into one of the biggest action franchises in recent times.
Ranveer Singh’s big earning did not come from a normal fixed salary. Reports suggest that the actor chose a profit-sharing model instead of taking a large upfront fee.
This means Ranveer took a risk by linking his payment to the film’s success. When Dhurandhar performed strongly in theatres and earned big money from digital, satellite and music rights, his final share reportedly reached Rs. 325 crore.
This smart move helped him earn much more than a regular acting fee.
How Dhurandhar Changed Bollywood Business
Dhurandhar was not just a film, it became a major business success. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy-action franchise attracted huge attention for its scale, action and box office numbers.
The two-part film series proved that actors can earn record-breaking amounts when they become part of the film’s profit model. Ranveer’s decision also shows how Bollywood stars are now thinking like business partners, not just performers.
Ranveer Singh Beats Top Indian Stars
With this reported Rs 325 crore pay, Ranveer Singh has gone ahead of stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, Allu Arjun and others in the highest-paid actor race.
Before this, the record for the highest-paid Indian actor was reportedly held by Rajinikanth, who earned over Rs 250 crore from the blockbuster Jailer. Other top stars including Allu Arjun and Prabhas are also said to have earned more than Rs 200 crore from Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD, respectively. In Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan had been leading the list since 2023, with reports suggesting he earned around Rs 200 crore each from Pathaan and Jawan.
For years, the top position was dominated by senior superstars. But Ranveer’s Dhurandhar success has brought a fresh change in the Indian film industry.
Dhurandhar has not only boosted Ranveer’s stardom, but also set a new financial benchmark for Indian actors.
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