He is a budding hero who is currently working on multiple films. He had pinned high hopes on a film that was recently released.
With those expectations, he put several projects on hold and did not sign new ones, even though he received offers, albeit with lower remuneration.
He believed this film would boost his image and even started planning to demand â¹1 crore per film as his fee.
However, the film turned out to be a major failure, earning only a few lakhs at the box office.
Having expectations is natural, but aiming for a big hike in remuneration at this stage appears overambitious.
The film industry is highly unpredictable, with nearly 90% of films failing to generate significant revenue, whether in theatres or on OTT platforms. In such a scenario, expecting a sudden jump in pay may not be realistic.
Growth should happen organically. Once films gain recognition and success, the market will automatically increase an actor’s value. Until then, consistency and continuous work remain the key.
Ignoring opportunities or putting projects on hold at this stage can prove to be a costly mistake.