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.
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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.
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.”
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Why the Profit-Sharing Model Matters for Bollywood
The profit-sharing model — 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 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.
