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Ranveer Singh accepted a lower fee for Dhurandhar despite its scale; here's why
Updated On: 03 June, 2026 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ranveer Singh reportedly accepted a lower upfront fee for Dhurandhar and opted for a profit-sharing deal. As the franchise became a massive box-office success, the actor earned significantly more through backend profits, while director Aditya Dhar also benefited from a similar arrangement

Ranveer Singh (A still from Dhurandhar, via Instagram)
Ranveer Singh may not have pocketed a massive upfront paycheck for Dhurandhar, but the film’s blockbuster success ensured he ultimately earned significantly more through a profit-sharing arrangement.
Speaking about the financial strategy behind the franchise, producer Jyoti Deshpande revealed that both Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar agreed to reduce their fixed remuneration in favour of backend deals. This meant they would earn a share of the profits if the films performed well at the box office.
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