As Dhurandhar smashes box-office records, details of its cast pay [Photo: X]
The release of Dhurandhar on December 5 turned into one of 2025’s biggest Bollywood successes. Its box-office roar has brought another wave of headlines — this time over how much the actors got paid.
Industry chatter claims that lead actor Ranveer Singh took home between ₹30 and ₹50 crore for his role. The numbers have sparked wide interest, with fans and trade watchers dissecting what a mega-hit really means for pay-scales in Hindi cinema.
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These figures highlight the growing pay gap even among high-profile ensemble films, and underline how box-office potential heavily influences remuneration.
The cast salaries of Dhurandhar have taken over social media, with fans comparing the huge difference between the lead and supporting actors’ earnings. Ranveer Singh’s reported ₹30–50 crore fee has especially gone viral, becoming one of the most discussed aspects of the film’s success. Viewers are debating whether the massive paycheck is justified, given the film’s strong opening and his high-intensity performance that critics are calling “career-best.”
At the same time, the comparatively modest earnings of actors like Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt have sparked conversations on how Bollywood structures its remuneration in ensemble films. The contrast has fuelled discussions about stardom, market value and how much big names contribute to box-office results. Industry watchers say this viral salary discussion is adding to the film’s momentum, keeping Dhurandhar in the spotlight even beyond box-office numbers.
Dhurandhar struck a chord with audiences from day one. Fans praised Ranveer Singh’s intense portrayal of an undercover agent. At the same time, performances from R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal and others added depth to the film’s narrative. The strong word-of-mouth and ensemble appeal helped the movie rake in big numbers quickly — validating the hefty paycheques reportedly given to the cast.
The film continues to show solid momentum at the box office, driven by strong occupancy in major cities and steady footfall in tier-2 and tier-3 markets. Early estimates indicate that Dhurandhar is tracking ahead of comparable action releases, with trade analysts expecting its cumulative collections to rise further over the week. If the trend sustains, the film is positioned to post one of the strongest multi-day totals for its genre this season.
