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Producer earns Rs 40 cr on Rs 100 cr box office, says Rajkumar Hirani

Producer earns Rs 40 cr on Rs 100 cr box office, says Rajkumar Hirani

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3 min readMumbaiJun 25, 2026 10:46 AM IST Rajkumar Hirani is widely regarded as one of the most successful filmmakers of recent times. In a career spanning over two decades and six films, the writer-director has consistently delivered box office successes. Even his most recent release, Dunki, which otherwise underperformed by his usual standards, still managed to earn over Rs 450 crore globally. Amid this track record, the filmmaker recently sat down to explain the economics of film returns and how producers actually make money in Bollywood. How does a producer make money? Hirani explained the various sources of revenue and shared with Sanjay Arora on his YouTube channel, “The first major primary source of revenue is ticket sales, but I want to tell people that when you read figures like a film doing 100 crore business, 200 crore business, or 400 crore business, I will first explain the breakdown of the same.” Hirani explained that a large portion of box office earnings goes to theatres. “When you talk about a film doing Rs 100 …

Tay Keith family: Was the Grammy-nominated producer dating anyone? What we know

Tay Keith family: Was the Grammy-nominated producer dating anyone? What we know

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Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, has died at the age of 29. Metro Nashville Police confirmed his death after officers performed a welfare check at his Martin Street apartment in Nashville, Tennessee. “No foul play is suspected,” police said, per WSMV. Tay Keith passes away at 29. (Instagram / @taykeith) His cause of death has not yet been determined. What we know about his family Not a lot of information is public about his family and personal life but Tay Keith rose to become one of hip-hop’s biggest names, his roots remained firmly grounded in the family that shaped him. He grew up in Memphis, where his early exposure to music came through his mother’s husband, who was a DJ, per Music Row. His father, a locksmith and his mother, who earned her GED and attended cosmetology school, were both trade-educated which made Tay’s college graduation all the more meaningful. “Both of my parents had a trade education: my momma got a GED and went to cosmetology school, and my daddy was a …

Kala Hiran producer claims receiving death threats from Pakistani terrorist

Kala Hiran producer claims receiving death threats from Pakistani terrorist

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The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran has taken a dramatic turn. Producer Amit Jani has claimed that he received death threats from an alleged Pakistani terrorist over the film, which is based on the blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan. The producer said he has informed authorities and remains undeterred by the threats. Kala Hiran producer receives threats from Pakistani terrorist On Thursday, Amit Jani took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note in which he shared details of the threat issued to him by a “Pakistani terrorist,” as the latter sided with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. He wrote, “I am receiving calls and messages late at night from Shahzad Bhatti, the declared Pakistani terrorist, threatening to kill me in a drone and grenade attack while taking Salman Khan’s side. I have informed the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajasthan Police, and CRPF officials. Salman Khan is fighting on two fronts. On one side, there is a hearing today in the Delhi High Court against him for the ‘Kala Hiran’ case; on the other …

Producer reacts to Govind Namdev’s claims, calls him spineless

Producer reacts to Govind Namdev’s claims, calls him spineless

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The controversy around Kala Hiran continues to intensify with each passing minute. The film, which is believed to be inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case linked to actor Salman Khan, has attracted a lot of trouble, including legal challenges.  Days after actor Govind Namdev claimed that the makers misled him, now producer Amit Jani responded to his claims that he was not told about Kala Hiran’s story. The producer stated that the actor has already signed for Kala Hiran 2, the sequel. Amit Jani reacts to Govind Namdev’s claims Amit Jani told NDTV, “Come on, an actor of that stature was given the entire script and told, ‘Read this.’ He read it, and before reading the script he read the synopsis. After the synopsis he read the character sketch, and then he read the whole script.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Producer alleges decisions were taken without his knowledge amid backlash

Producer alleges decisions were taken without his knowledge amid backlash

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Days before the release of Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi on June 4, the exhibitors and producers in Tollywood were quarrelling over the revenue model of films. While the Telangana Exhibitors Association stood firm on percentage-sharing for all future releases, the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) wanted more time. Now, two weeks after the release of the Ram Charan-starrer, as it grosses over Rs 300 crore worldwide, producer Venkata Satish Kilaru of Vriddhi Cinemas claims that decisions about the film were made without his knowledge,  Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce’s letter to Peddi producer leaked A letter from TFCC, dated May 27, that has been leaked online, claimed that the body informed Venkata that a meeting between producers, distributors and exhibitors was held on May 15. In the meeting, it was allegedly decided on a percentage sharing system. Consequently, a sub-committee was formed with 21 members who discussed and approved some decisions regarding Peddi on May 26. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong …

Peddi producer claims revenue model decisions about film were taken without his knowledge as it grosses ₹300 crore

Peddi producer claims revenue model decisions about film were taken without his knowledge as it grosses ₹300 crore

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Days before the release of Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Peddi on June 4, the exhibitors and producers of Tollywood were feuding over the revenue model of films. The Telangana Exhibitors Association stood firm on percentage-sharing for all future releases, but the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) wanted time. Ram Charan plays the lead role in Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi. Now, two weeks after the film’s release, producer Venkata Satish Kilaru of Vriddhi Cinemas claims decisions about the film were made without his knowledge as it grosses over ₹300 crore worldwide. What is the issue between producers and exhibitors? Exhibitors have remained firm that they will allow future Telugu films to be released only if producers agree to a percentage-sharing agreement rather than the rental basis, which is the norm now. They have also stated that film ticket prices should not be hiked. When accused of creating a fuss before Peddi’s release, the exhibitors claimed the issue was first discussed during the release of Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu last …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaram recovers full investment even before it hits screens; producer confirms

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaram recovers full investment even before it hits screens; producer confirms

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Nandini Reddy’s Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Maa Inti Bangaram is gearing up for release on June 19. It marks the actor’s return to the silver screen after three years. Even before the film hits screens, it has recovered its full production investment. Producer Himank Duvvuru of Tralala Moving Pictures has confirmed the news. Samantha Ruth Prabhu plays the lead in Nandini Reddy’s Maa Inti Bangaram. Maa Inti Bangaram recovers full investment According to the film’s team, Maa Inti Bangaram had strong demand for theatrical and non-theatrical rights, which helped it achieve recovery. Buyers’ interest across territories and platforms has been consistent and competitive, they say in a press release. In fact, all deals have been confirmed and closed ahead of its release this week. “For a female-led Telugu film in the current market, this is a strong commercial signal. The rights were packaged early, buyers were engaged well in advance, and every deal was closed with the intention of making it successful together with our distributors and buyers. We hope to keep up the faith they …

Kala Hiran producer sends legal notice to Govind Namdev over his remarks on the controversial film, demands ₹50 lakh

Kala Hiran producer sends legal notice to Govind Namdev over his remarks on the controversial film, demands ₹50 lakh

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The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran, a film reportedly inspired by Salman Khan’s 1998 blackbuck poaching case, has taken a fresh turn. Days after veteran actor Govind Namdev distanced himself from the project, producer Amit Jani has hit back with a stern response and sent him a legal notice demanding an apology. Govind Namdev recently claimed that he was cheated by Kala Hiran makers. Kala Hiran producer warns Govind Namdev Recently, Govind Namdev, who starred with Salman in Prabhu Deva’s 2009 hit Wanted, distanced himself from the film. “As soon as I watched the teaser, I was shaken to the core. I instantly understood that the project is completely different from what I had shot for,” he told Amar Ujala, claiming that the filmmakers kept him in the dark about how the lead character would be portrayed. He stated that had he known from the outset how the film would eventually be presented, he would have refused the project immediately. Producer Amit Jani has now revealed that a legal notice has been served to Govind over …

Ravi Kishan jokes his old Bhojpuri film Dhurandhar made its producer a crorepati after Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster

Ravi Kishan jokes his old Bhojpuri film Dhurandhar made its producer a crorepati after Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster

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Ravi Kishan’s 2013 Bhojpuri action movie, Dhurandhar: The Shooter, is suddenly trending on social media over a decade after its release. This unexpected buzz is being driven by the massive popularity of Ranveer Singh‘s blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise. At the trailer launch of Dhamaal 4 in Mumbai, a delighted Ravi Kishan reacted to the surprise resurgence, admitting he never saw it coming. Ravi Kishan has the perfect response after his old Bhojpuri film Dhurandhar suddenly goes viral again. Ravi Kishan reacts to Dhurandhar’s unexpected revival Ravi Kishan recently shared his excitement over the sudden, renewed interest in one of his older Bhojpuri movies. The actor quipped, “Yes, I do know. Mere zindagi mein aise dhoom dhadake hote hai! [Such explosive things happen in my life!] I had worked in a film called Dhurandhar. It was also in the same zone as [the 2025 Bollywood film Dhurandhar], but it was a Bhojpuri movie made on a specific budget. Now, because people wanted to watch [the Bollywood version] or got caught up in the Dhurandhar wave, everyone ended …

Hyderabad to Hollywood: Savdhaan India, Crime Patrol producer all set for Hollywood debut | Hollywood News

Hyderabad to Hollywood: Savdhaan India, Crime Patrol producer all set for Hollywood debut | Hollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 9, 2026 05:26 PM IST Shafeeq ur Rahman, popular producer and fashion entrepreneur, is all set to take a giant leap. He took to his Instagram handle on Monday to announce that he’s now making inroads into Hollywood. His maiden Hollywood production The Empty Address is billed as “a comedy”, a “suspense” tale, and a “love story” all rolled into one. More about The Empty Address “A new journey begins. I am delighted to officially announce my first Hollywood film production. The EMPTY ADDRESS, a production under my banner The Star Life Hyderabad. This multilingual project will be presented in English, Hindi and Telugu, bringing together creative talent and audience across borders,” wrote Shafeeq ur Rahman in the Instagram caption. He added that the film, helmed by Sagar Doshi of As Dusk Falls-fame, will be shot across the US and the UAE. “While this is only beginning of the journey, I am exited to share more details about the cast, story, and production in the coming week,” added Rahman. “As someone who …