Ranveer Allahbadia says content creators can earn more than Bollywood stars: ‘only maybe 30 people’ make real money

Ranveer Allahbadia shared his views on whether the Bollywood stars or content creators earn more money. He believes that the bigger and real money lies in content creation as it offers more chances than the film industry.

Taking to X on Tuesday, Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, said that establishing a successful career in Bollywood continues to be challenging, particularly because only a limited number of actors at the top earn substantial amounts of money.

He argued that the rise of content creation has created a wider range of opportunities for aspiring creators who may never become mainstream celebrities.


“People assume the film industry pays better than content creation. It's usually the opposite; only maybe thirty people at the very top of Bollywood make real money, while content creation has room for thousands of people to build something sustainable, most of them without ever becoming famous the way an actor has to.”

Ranveer Allahbadia's Journey From Fitness Videos to Podcasting

Ranveer himself is an example of how the creator economy can develop into a long-term career. He initially rose to prominence through fitness and lifestyle content before expanding into areas such as self-improvement, finance, entrepreneurship and spirituality.

Over the years, he built a large audience by creating content across multiple platforms and exploring a wide range of topics.

The Ranveer Show Expanded His Reach

Allahbadia later gained wider recognition through The Ranveer Show, his popular podcast where he has hosted personalities from Bollywood, business, sports and several other fields.

The show helped establish him as a prominent figure in India's growing podcast and digital creator ecosystem.

Controversy Surrounding India's Got Latent Appearance

In 2025, Ranveer Allahbadia faced significant criticism following his appearance on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show India's Got Latent.

A question he asked one of the contestants went viral on social media, triggering widespread backlash. The controversy was followed by an apology from Allahbadia, along with police complaints and legal proceedings.