Ranveer Singh Takes Profit-Share Approach for 'Dhurandhar' Amid Controversy
Why Ranveer Singh agreed to a lower fee for Dhurandhar’s profit gamble

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Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar opted for a lower upfront fee for the film 'Dhurandhar,' tying their earnings to its performance. This profit-sharing strategy, while risky, has paid off. Meanwhile, Singh faces backlash over his exit from 'Don 3,' leading to a non-cooperation directive from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees.
- 01Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar accepted smaller upfront payments for 'Dhurandhar' in exchange for backend profit participation.
- 02The film's budget doubled from the initial estimate, complicating its financial structure.
- 03Singh's exit from 'Don 3' has led to significant controversy and claims of financial disruption by the production house.
- 04The Federation of Western India Cine Employees issued a non-cooperation directive against Singh due to his departure from 'Don 3.'
- 05Singh's team stated that he would address the Don 3 dispute with dignity and maturity.
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In a bold financial strategy, Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar chose to forgo the traditional high-fee model for their film 'Dhurandhar,' opting instead for a profit-sharing arrangement. This approach allowed them to accept smaller upfront payments while tying their earnings to the film's success, a gamble that ultimately paid off. Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios explained that this method distributes both risk and reward among the team. However, the film's budget unexpectedly doubled, complicating its production. Meanwhile, Singh is facing backlash due to his recent exit from 'Don 3,' which has led to claims of financial disruption from the production house, Excel Entertainment. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees has issued a non-cooperation directive against him, although Singh's team has stated he will handle the situation with dignity. The controversy surrounding 'Don 3' has overshadowed the success of 'Dhurandhar.'
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The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh's exit from 'Don 3' could affect his future projects and relationships within the industry.
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