Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Anupam Kher's Film Earns Little Despite Rs 50 Crore Budget
Actor Anupam Kher made a movie called 'Tanvi the Great,' but it didn't make much money, earning less than 2 crore rupees.
It cost 50 crore rupees to make, and Kher got the money from friends and acquaintances.
The movie was shown at film festivals, and Kher promoted it on TV and podcasts.
He didn't work with a studio because he wanted to make his own creative decisions.
Actors on the film weren't paid.
The film's poor financial performance has raised questions about the project's future and the funding.
Anupam Kher's film 'Tanvi the Great' earned under Rs 2 crore after costing Rs 50 crore to make.
The film was screened at Cannes and in London, and promoted with appearances on podcasts and television.
Kher stated the budget was covered by multiple investors, including doctors and businessmen.
Kher said he did not want to work with a studio to maintain creative control.
Actors on the film received no payment for their work.
- Who
- Anupam Kher directed and starred in the film.
- What
- Film 'Tanvi the Great' underperformed financially.
- When
- The film was recently released.
- Where
- The film was screened in New York, Cannes and London.
- Why
- The film's underperformance led to financial issues.
Anupam Kher's View
Public Perspective
Project Funding and Performance
Anupam Kher's View
The film was made with significant personal effort, and actors volunteered their time.
Public Perspective
N/A
- Film Title
- Tanvi the Great
- Director/Actor
- Anupam Kher
- Budget
- Rs 50 crore
- Earnings
- Under Rs 2 crore
- Financing
- Private investors
- Actor Payment
- None