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Ayushmann Khurrana Worked for Re 1 on Blockbuster 'Andhadhun'
1 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ayushmann Khurrana took a profit-share deal instead of upfront fee for 'Andhadhun'
- He asked director Sriram Raghavan to pay him just Re 1 for the film
- 'Andhadhun' became a blockbuster, especially in China, earning Khurrana profits
According to a news report from 2025, Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been making unconventional pay deals that prioritize a film's success over his own upfront fee. In a recent interview, Khurrana disclosed that he worked for just Re 1 on the 2018 hit film 'Andhadhun', directed by Sriram Raghavan.
Rather than charging a flat salary, Khurrana opted for a profit-sharing arrangement, telling the director he didn't want to discuss money at all. The strategy paid off as 'Andhadhun' went on to become a major blockbuster, especially after its release in China. Khurrana said the film's massive success in China was like "winning the lottery" for him.
