6 days Ago By Omair Pall
Akshay Kumar’s latest film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, has sparked heated debates across Bollywood about the rising costs of star fees and the growing trend of maintaining large entourages. These discussions have raised questions about the financial sustainability of such practices, especially as the industry moves towards bigger-budget films. At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2024, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn took the opportunity to address these concerns, offering a candid look into how star remuneration and film budgets work behind the scenes.
When asked about the high fees and escalating budgets, Ajay Devgn provided a thoughtful response. He explained that an actor's fee isn't determined solely by their popularity but is influenced by various factors, including the script, the scale of the project, and its potential to recover its costs. According to Ajay, actors typically set their fees based on the financial prospects of a film.
In other words, a higher fee often reflects the belief that the movie has strong box office potential. He emphasized the importance of actors and filmmakers working together to ensure that the financial side of a project makes sense before agreeing to any terms. #AkshayKumar and #AjayDevgn talks about their fees.
They are right if Akki is producer and movies like padman and toilet did 300 cr+ worldwide definitely he will earn 100 cr plus per movie. And if he sign other producers movie like bmcm he might get nothing. Its proper business.
pic.twitter.com/OVlpOj2FXe — axay patel🔥🔥 (@akki_dhoni) November 16, 2024 Akshay Kumar agreed with Ajay, adding more detail to how the system works.
He shared that, more often than not, actors don’t receive an upfront salary for their work. Instead, they often take a percentage of the film’s profits. This means that if a movie does well, they share in the success.
However, if it flops, they walk away without earning anything. Akshay explained that in some cases, actors might even forgo their fees entirely, especially if the project is particularly close to their heart or if they believe in the vision of the filmmakers. He stressed that this is part of the unpredictable nature of the industry and the passion that actors have for their craft.
During the summit, Ajay also took a moment to address Bollywood’s lack of unity, contrasting it with the more collaborative nature of the South film industry, where actors tend to support one another more openly. While Akshay agreed with Ajay’s observation, both actors pointed out that, despite the competition in Bollywood, stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and themselves maintain positive, conflict-free relationships. They believe that such camaraderie is important in an industry that is often marked by rivalries and fierce competition.
In a major announcement at the summit, Ajay Devgn revealed that he is working on a new directorial project that will star Akshay Kumar. Although the project was initially planned for a later reveal, Ajay decided to share the exciting news at the summit. Akshay, in turn, expressed his enthusiasm about being directed by Ajay, adding to the buzz around the upcoming film.
The discussions at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit highlighted the evolving nature of Bollywood, from the complexities of star fees and film budgets to the importance of strong relationships within the industry. Both Akshay and Ajay emphasized that while the business side of filmmaking can be complicated, it’s ultimately about passion and mutual respect. SEE ALSO: Diljit Dosanjh Hilariously Adjusts Lyrics After Telangana Government Notice On Drug, Alcohol References.
