What unconventional pay deal did Ayushmann Khurrana make for the film 'Andhadhun'?

Ayushmann Khurrana revealed that for the film 'Andhadhun', he asked director Sriram Raghavan to pay him just Re 1, instead taking a share of the film's profits.

How did 'Andhadhun' perform at the box office?

'Andhadhun' became a major blockbuster, especially after its release in China, where Khurrana said the film's success was like "winning the lottery" for him.

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Ayushmann Khurrana Worked for Re 1 on Blockbuster 'Andhadhun'

Q: What is Ayushmann Khurrana's approach to actor fees?

Khurrana believes a film's performance should be the top priority, and actors should be compensated accordingly. He maintains that he never goes "over the top" in asking for high fees, as his primary focus is on ensuring the film works well at the box office.

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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

Ayushmann Khurrana Worked for Re 1 on Blockbuster 'Andhadhun'

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.

The actor, known for his artistic sensibilities, believes that a film's performance should be the top priority, and actors should be compensated accordingly. He maintains that he never goes "over the top" in asking for high fees, as his primary focus is on ensuring the film works well at the box office.