Reports claiming fees charged by actors Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar claim Shah Rukh’s upcoming film ‘Pattern’ is less than half the rumored rate for Akshay’s film ‘Katputri’ Cuttputlli producer Jackky Bhagani is both shocked and amused by the comparison.
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According to reports, Shah Rukh charged about ¥Between $350 million and $40 million, along with a profit-sharing agreement, Akshay’s fee for the thriller was ” ¥$120 million, which is 80% of the film’s budget. Cuttputlli was released on the streaming platform last year.
In response to this allegation, Bhagnani said:
“Every top actor in the industry now has a stake in the profits of the film,” adds Bhagani, referring to the trend of profit-sharing deals by actors in the industry.
Today, actors get a flat upfront fee plus a share of the film’s profits, mostly in the 50% to 80% range.
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Producer continues. This is how it works, whether it’s SRK, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, or most major stars. Comparing one actor’s base rate to another actor’s overall profit is like comparing apples and oranges. ”
Bhagani did not elaborate on Kumar’s compensation scheme, but said his long-standing relationship with the actor was a sign of his “fair” compensation demands.
“I can’t comment specifically on anyone else, but I’m working on my fourth film with Akshay Sah as a producer, and I think he’s the fairest when it comes to billing,” he said. Closing.
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