The Dhurandhar franchise has created history at the box office and continues to be one of the landmark films in Indian cinema. Even months after its release, the franchise helmed by Aditya Dhar continues to be a major talking point among moviegoers. One of the many things about Dhurandhar 2, which released in March 2026, that got everyone talking was actress Yami Gautam's special appearance with Ranveer Singh in the sequel. Following the cameo, several reports were doing the rounds about her paycheck for the cameo.

Yami Gautam on her fees for Dhurandhar 2 cameo

Now, the actress has addressed the rumours surrounding the fees she received for the appearance. Yami dismissed claims that she was paid a “very big fat cheque” for the cameo, adding that the opportunity to be directed by Aditya was priceless.