# Ranveer Singh Skipped His Big Fee for Dhurandhar — and Walked Away with Far More

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ranveer-singh-skipped-dhurandhar/  
Published: 2026-06-03  
Updated: 2026-06-03  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

What if the secret behind Bollywood’s biggest franchise wasn’t just a great script or a star performer — but a gutsy financial bet? That’s exactly what the producer of **Dhurandhar** has revealed, and it’s the kind of behind-the-scenes story that changes how you look at the Rs 3,000 crore juggernaut.

## Dhurandhar Franchise: The Numbers at a Glance

| Film | Worldwide Gross |
| --- | --- |
| Dhurandhar Part 1 | Rs 1,307 crore |
| Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Part 2) | Rs 1,790 crore |
| **Total Franchise Revenue** | **Rs 3,000+ crore** |

## The Big Reveal: Ranveer Said No to a Big Fee

In an exclusive interview with ET Digital, **Dhurandhar producer Jyoti Deshpande** pulled back the curtain on one of the most interesting financial decisions in recent Bollywood memory. Instead of demanding a massive upfront fee — which a star of Ranveer Singh’s calibre would easily command — both Ranveer and director **Aditya Dhar** agreed to come aboard with a **smaller fixed fee and a backend profit-sharing deal**.

The gamble was simple but bold: if the film succeeds, everyone wins big. If it doesn’t, everyone takes the hit together.

![Dhurandhar](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/06/dhrrsrs-1024x576.avif)

According to Deshpande, the budget of Dhurandhar eventually ballooned to nearly double the original plan, partly because it evolved into a two-part franchise. But with the shared-risk model in place, the entire team was equally invested in making it work. The result? Everyone, in her words, went “laughing to the bank.”

For more on [Bollywood’s biggest box office stories](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/), keep reading TechnoSports.\

## Why the Profit-Sharing Model Matters for Bollywood

The [profit-sharing model](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profit_sharing) — where talent takes a lower upfront payment in exchange for a cut of earnings — is common in Hollywood but has historically been rare in Bollywood, where A-list stars typically command fixed fees regardless of outcome. Dhurandhar’s success could signal a meaningful shift in how big-ticket Hindi films are financed and structured going forward.

When the star, director, and producer all share the same financial fate, the incentive to deliver a genuine blockbuster — not just a commercially “safe” film — becomes far more personal. And Dhurandhar proved it works.

## What’s Next: Dhurandhar 3?

The producer has already teased that the franchise isn’t over. A surprise is reportedly in store before the end of 2026 — fuelling intense speculation about a possible **Dhurandhar 3**. Given the numbers the duology put up, another instalment would be one of the most anticipated Bollywood announcements in years.

Stay tuned to [TechnoSports Entertainment](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/) for all updates on the Dhurandhar franchise and Ranveer Singh’s upcoming projects.

## FAQs

### **Q: Why did Ranveer Singh take a smaller fee for Dhurandhar?**

 Ranveer agreed to a reduced upfront fee in exchange for a backend profit-sharing deal, betting on the film’s success — a gamble that paid off massively with the franchise crossing Rs 3,000 crore.

### **Q: How much did the Dhurandhar franchise earn in total?**

The two-part franchise — Dhurandhar Part 1 and Dhurandhar: The Revenge — collectively grossed over Rs 3,000 crore worldwide.