Salman Khan’s new business model! Producers to get a fixed remuneration now

Salman Khan, after back-toback blockbusters Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard and Ek Tha Tiger, has somewhat become synonymousto‘success’asfar as the box office is concerned. Needless to say, producers are ready to put up with the actors reported set of 'rules and regulations’ – be it regarding the music directors, shoot schedule, time of reporting and also the heroine’s costume . And Mirror has learnt that Salman has added yet another rule to his ever expanding list. The actor has adopted a new business model wherein ,the producers will receive a fixedremuneration amount (much like the cast and crew). This may vary from Rs 15-20 crore. And after paying for the production costs, Salman will get to keep the remaining amount to himself . According to sources, this new rule has been decided upon in the last week of September.

Justifying Salman’s new stance, a source told Mirror, “Though many may think that Salman’s decision smells of over-confidence , the new rule makes a lot of sense. One needs to understand, that by agreeing to pay the production costs and a fixed amount to the producers, Salman is taking a huge risk. In case a film fails to generate expected returns, he will lose alot of money.”

However, according to insiders, producers working with Salman in the near future may feel the pinch. “Over the last couple of years, Salman’s films at an average made around Rs 140-150 crore. And with this new rule, the producer will stand to get only Rs 15-20 crore apart from the production costs. A big amount that would have earlier gone to the producers would now be taken by Salman,” said the source.

When contacted, trade analyst Amod Mehra said that he was aware of Salman’s new business model. “If I am notmistaken,ShahRukhKhan,Aamir Khan and even Akshay Kumar have adopted this model earlier. Then why not Salman?”

Trade expert Taan Adarsh said, “Salman deserves this. Just by agreeing to do a film for any producer, he is doing a big favour.

Meanwhile...Ranbir too gets money wise

He is the youngest hero to have entered the 100-crore-club with his last release B a rfi!And now, Ranbir Kapoor has decided to wisen up in money matters. Following Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and even Kareena Kapoor who had reportedly done the same, the 30-year-old actor has decided to adopt the ‘profit sharing’ model of remuneration. And the first production that will have to share its profits with Ranbir is Abhinav Kashyap’s B e s h a r m.According to sources, the actor will charge approximately 25 per cent of the film’s profit.

Trade analyst Amod Mehra confirmed the story saying, “Ranbir Kapoor is the latest entrant, he now works on profit sharing basis.”

Defending the actor’s decision, his friend told Mir r o r,“Ranbir doesn’t do movies for money. He is a product and everything has its value. But when he picks any subject to work upon, money is the last thing he wants to discuss.” Perhaps, his new decision is just to show off his new ‘big league’ status.

(Mehul S Thakkar)