When R Madhavan said residuals for films like 'Rang De Basanti', '3 Idiots' could feed the rest of his generations, recalled Amrish Puri continued getting residuals for Steven Spielberg movie
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Bollywood stars like R Madhavan have highlighted a critical disparity between Indian and Western cinema industries regarding actor compensation. While Hollywood performers continue receiving royalties from successful projects indefinitely, Bollywood offers no such residual payment system. This structural difference means that despite creating blockbuster films, Indian actors cannot depend on passive income from past work, unlike their international counterparts who benefit from continuous revenue streams.
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When R Madhavan said residuals for films like 'Rang De Basanti', '3 Idiots' could feed the rest of his generations, recalled Amrish Puri continued getting residuals for Steven Spielberg movie
A blockbuster may change an actor's career, but in Bollywood, it doesn't necessarily guarantee lifelong financial security. Unlike Hollywood, where stars continue earning residuals from successful films and shows, Hindi cinema has no such system in place.
