Reports about the music rights of Dhurandhar: Revenge The sequel’s scale and ambition have been buzzing ever since it came into focus. An exclusive report by Variety India recently claimed that the Ranveer Singh-Akshaye Khanna starrer has bagged a huge music deal worth Rs 1 crore. 50-60 crores with music giant T-Series, it is said to be one of the most expensive music rights acquisitions in the history of Hindi cinema. However, IHNS independently fact-checked the claim and found the reported figures to be significantly exaggerated.
Fact Check: Variety’s Rs. 50-60 crores. Dhurandhar: Revenge Music Deal Claim Busted – Actual Figure Rs. 27 crores.
According to an industry source close to T-Series, the actual amount paid for the music rights Dhurandhar: Revenge Standing at Rs. 27 crores, almost half of what has been widely reported. The source confirmed that the deal covers four languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, making it a broader multilingual acquisition rather than a purchase of single-language music rights. “The figures being circulated are exaggerated,” the source said. IHNS. “Variety’s report is inaccurate and demonstrates their poor understanding of the current dynamics of Bollywood music rights. It fails to take into account how multi-language deals are structured, bundled and valued today. The actual figure is Rs 27 crore. This is still a very strong deal by industry standards, especially given the emerging economics of music monetization.”
Although the revised figure may not match the astronomical figures initially reported, the deal remains a significant milestone for the franchise. For reference, the first stalwart Had brought Rs. Rs 15 crore for its music rights. The sequel has nearly doubled that price, underscoring the franchise’s sharp rise in commercial credibility following the success of the first film.
Industry insiders say multi-language music rights are increasingly being bundled into a single deal, especially for big pan-India films. This often creates confusion when headline figures are released without clarity on the scope of the language, the revenue-sharing model or the backend clauses.
What remains undisputed is this Dhurandhar: Revenge It has become one of the most valuable music acquisitions of the year, building on the film’s strong pre-release buzz and cementing T-Series’ continued dominance in the music rights market. The combination of Ranveer Singh’s mass appeal, Akshaye Khanna’s gravitas and the franchise’s expansion across markets has clearly translated into solid business confidence.
As always, IHNS The industry will continue to track and verify deals to separate fact from speculation in an increasingly noise-driven news cycle.
