Ranveer Singh is back in full-throttle action mode with Dhurandhar, but the real headline might not be his stunts—it’s the mind-boggling budget. With talk of a 280 crore price tag, the film isn’t just a big production; it’s practically a financial grenade waiting to explode. And according to insiders, even a 250 crore gross might not be enough to call it a win. That’s not confidence—it’s courage…or recklessness.
A significant chunk of that enormous budget reportedly went straight into the cast’s pockets. Ranveer is rumored to have been paid up to 50 crore for reprising his “energy king” persona in action mode. Add to that Sanjay Dutt (10 crores), R. Madhavan (9 crores), Arjun Rampal and Akshaye Khanna (3 crores each), and little Sara Ali Khan rounding off with 50 lakh, and you’ve got more than 75 crores just for talent. That’s nearly a third of the production cost—money that better bring on serious ticket sales.
This isn’t your garden-variety Bollywood masala film. Dhurandhar is pitched as a high-octane spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar (yes, the Uri guy). Expect international plots, covert missions, explosive action—even possibly two parts. That’s a lot of scale, and scale means serious money. Which means the stakes for its box-office performance aren’t “good-better-best” … they’re “hit or bust.”
Here’s the financial kicker: Even with strong revenue, experts say the film may need to cross ₹500 crore globally to truly justify its budget and make money the way a real blockbuster should. That’s a tall order. One misplaced stunt, underwhelming reviews, or lukewarm word-of-mouth could turn this high-stakes bet into a painful write-off.
Ranveer is known for going all in—on energy, on commitment, on range. But Dhurandhar feels different. This isn’t just career ambition. It’s a cinematic moonshot. If it lands, Ranveer and Dhar could rewire what’s possible for big-budget Indian thrillers. If it doesn’t... well, it might go down as one of the boldest gambles of the year.