Akshay Kumar’s “OMG 2” is gradually gaining momentum at the box office, with the film having collected Rs 86.57 crore. However, rumours circulated that the movie had been produced at a staggering budget of Rs 150 crore, and since it did not cross the 100 crore mark, some have deemed it a flop.
Nonetheless, Ajit Andhare, the COO of Viacom 18 Studios and the film’s distributor, has refuted these claims in an interview with PinkVilla. He clarified that Akshay did not charge any fee for his role in the film, but there is a rationale behind this absence of remuneration.
“The reports regarding the budget of ‘OMG 2’ are grossly exaggerated. On the contrary, Akshay didn’t demand a rupee in fee and, in fact, stood shoulder to shoulder with us in both the financial and creative risks tied to such a bold film,” he stated.
He continued, “We share a longstanding history and understanding with him as a studio since ‘OMG,’ ‘Special 26,’ and ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.’ I have been in complete alignment with him in taking up scripts that are unconventional but carry a broader and more meaningful message.”
Indeed, a source cited in the report revealed that the actual budget of the film is only Rs 50 crore.
The film experienced a clash with Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2” on the same day, and Sunny’s film has emerged as a massive success, crossing the Rs 300 crore mark at the box office.
Regarding “OMG 2,” it is the second installment of the series following the release of “OMG” in 2012. While Paresh Rawal portrayed an atheist in the first part, Pankaj Tripathi essayed the role of a devotee in the second. The movie challenges societal stereotypes and features Yami Gautam in a lead role.
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