Actor Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the biggest box-office successes in recent years. Instead of charging hefty upfront fees, Ranveer and director Aditya Dhar opted for a profit-sharing arrangement, betting on the film's success.
Jyoti Deshpande, who co-produced the franchise under Jio Studios, revealed that the makers adopted a risk-sharing model, with Ranveer and Aditya choosing to share in the film's profits instead of taking hefty upfront fees.
The model ensured everyone involved in the film was invested in its success, rather than depending on large upfront payments. Dhurandhar eventually cost almost twice as much as originally planned, but the profit-sharing deal paid off, with the film collecting ₹1307 crore worldwide and the sequel grossing over ₹1790 crore.
The films tell the story of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, alias Hamza Ali Mazari, sent to Lyari in Pakistan to bring down a terror unit. While the films were praised for their slick narrative, many complained that they seemed to glorify the BJP administration while downplaying the achievements of previous governments.
Dhurandhar The Revenge will start streaming on JioHotstar from June 4.
