Ranveer Sets New Pay Record

Ranveer Singh is now reportedly India’s highest-paid actor after the success of Dhurandhar. The action thriller was released as a two-part duology in December 2025 and March 2026 and did huge business worldwide. News reports say both parts together crossed 3200 crore at the global box office. Instead of taking a fixed fee, Ranveer chose a profit-sharing deal.

He also invested his own money when production costs went up, which increased his share. Trade estimates suggest his total earnings from theatrical share, digital rights, satellite and music rights added up to around 325 crore. That figure is said to be higher than the previous record set by Rajinikanth for Jailer in 2024.

With this deal Ranveer has broken the old Bollywood record held by Shah Rukh Khan for Pathaan and Jawan in 2023. Reports also mention that South stars Allu Arjun and Prabhas earned over 200 crore each for Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD. Aamir Khan and Salman Khan had held the top spot in earlier years.

Even though Jio Studios and Aditya Dhar’s B62 Studios took most of the profits, Ranveer’s share still made him the top earner from the cast. The success of Dhurandhar and his smart profit deal show how star value and business sense are changing pay structures in Indian cinema.