The Profit-Sharing Masterstroke
Ranveer Singh might have walked away with a smaller-than-usual paycheck for Dhurandhar, but the gamble more than paid off. According to producer Jyoti Deshpande, both Ranveer and director Aditya Dhar agreed to significantly reduce their fixed remuneration in exchange for backend profit-sharing deals. This meant they’d earn a share of the box office spoils if the film clicked.
And click it did. Dhurandhar, a high-octane action franchise, went on to become a massive box office success, ensuring that Ranveer and Aditya Dhar ultimately pocketed far more than their usual fees through the profit pool. Talk about a smart move!
Why the Film’s Team Took the Risk
In a candid conversation about the financial strategy, Jyoti Deshpande revealed that the move was a calculated risk aimed at keeping the production’s upfront costs manageable. With a big-scale project like Dhurandhar, every rupee counts, and having your leading man and director on board with a profit-sharing model helped the team allocate budgets to other aspects—stunts, VFX, and marketing.
Ranveer, known for his larger-than-life persona, reportedly trusted the project’s potential enough to take a temporary cut. And Aditya Dhar, who delivered a hit with Uri: The Surgical Strike, was equally confident. The result? A win-win for everyone involved.
The Blockbuster Payoff
Once Dhurandhar stormed the box office, the profit-sharing clause kicked in, and Ranveer Singh’s earnings shot up dramatically. While the exact numbers remain under wraps, industry insiders suggest his total compensation from the franchise now significantly exceeds his standard market rate. Same goes for Aditya Dhar, who also reaped the benefits of the backend deal.
This profit-sharing trend is slowly catching on in Bollywood, especially for big-ticket franchises where the risk is high but the reward can be enormous. Ranveer’s move isn’t just a financial win—it’s a lesson in trusting your instincts and betting on the right project. Dhurandhar proved that when the team aligns on vision and remuneration, everyone walks away happy. As they say in Bollywood, paisa vasool wali deal!