Dhurdhar Movie Fees Revealed: Akshaye Khanna Earns ₹2.5 Cr, Ranveer Singh Takes ₹50 Cr
Dhurdhar Movie Fees Revealed: Akshaye Khanna Gets ₹2.5 Crore, Ranveer Singh Earns ₹50 Crore
Cast salaries, performance debate and complete box office story
Mumbai | Entertainment Desk | Author: The Digital News Hub ♥️
Scene from Dhurdhar – Photo: Social Media
Aditya Dhar’s spy action thriller Dhurdhar, released on December 5, 2025, has taken the box office by storm. Within just nine days of release, the film has crossed ₹290 crore in India, while its worldwide collection is nearing ₹400 crore.
However, more than its massive box office success, the film is currently making headlines for the huge difference in cast fees — especially the comparatively low fee paid to Akshaye Khanna.
Dhurdhar Movie Cast Fees: Who Earned How Much? (Reports Based)
Note: The figures below are based on media reports and are unofficial.
- Ranveer Singh (Lead Role): ₹30–50 crore
- Sanjay Dutt: ₹8–10 crore
- R. Madhavan: Around ₹9 crore
- Akshaye Khanna (Rehman Daqait): Only ₹2.5 crore
- Arjun Rampal: Around ₹1 crore
- Sara Arjun: Around ₹1 crore
What has surprised many is the fact that Akshaye Khanna, whose performance is being hailed as one of the strongest aspects of the film, was paid nearly 95% less than Ranveer Singh.
Akshaye Khanna: Low Fee, But the Show Stealer
In Dhurdhar, Akshaye Khanna plays Rehman Daqait — a Pakistani crime lord and politician who controls Karachi’s Lyari region. His portrayal has received unanimous praise from critics and audiences alike.
Why is Akshaye Khanna’s performance so powerful?
- Calm, controlled acting without loud dramatics
- Fear created through eyes and body language
- Strong and restrained dialogue delivery
- His entry scene and dance on the song “FA9LA” went viral
“The film belongs to Ranveer Singh, but the show is stolen by Akshaye Khanna.”
IMDb users and several film critics have labelled his role as the Best Performance of the Film.
Why Did Ranveer Singh Get Such a High Fee?
Ranveer Singh is the lead star of Dhurdhar, and the film was marketed entirely around him. According to industry experts, his high fee is justified due to:
- His strong star power
- Pan-India appeal
- High-risk spy-action genre
- Launch of a big franchise
From a business perspective, this is considered “normal”, but the debate continues online.
Story & Background of Dhurdhar
- Setting: Karachi, Pakistan (Lyari area)
- Theme: Underworld, gang wars, India-Pakistan tensions
- Plot: A covert mission led by an Indian intelligence agent
The film has a runtime of nearly 3.5 hours and is planned as a two-part franchise. Dhurdhar Part 2 is expected to release in March 2026.
Dhurdhar Box Office Performance
- India Collection: ₹290 crore+
- Worldwide Collection: Close to ₹400 crore
- Among the biggest hits of Ranveer Singh’s career
However, some critics have pointed out issues with the film’s long runtime and pacing.
Conclusion: Money vs Performance
Dhurdhar has once again sparked a long-standing debate in Bollywood — does star power matter more than talent when it comes to fees?
Akshaye Khanna may have earned just ₹2.5 crore, but his performance proves that true impact comes from acting, not paychecks.
Your opinion matters 👇
Do you think Akshaye Khanna deserved a higher fee? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Comments
Post a Comment
📢 Your comment inspires us!
Ask questions, share opinions, or send news – everyone is welcome!
✅ Keep it clean & respectful – we’ll handle the rest!