Salman Khan will reportedly pay Rs 55 cr to distributors for Tubelight debacle
- Actor Salman Khan will refund distributors to compensate for losses incurred by his Eid release Tubelight, reported trade analyst Komal Nahta.
- The film did not do as well as hits like Dabangg, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Sultan.
- The Kabir Khan directorial has grossed Rs. 114.50 crore net at the Indian box office till now.
FollowSalman Khan will reportedly pay distributors Rs 55 crore to compensate for the low box office figures of Tubelight.
In a rare misfire for the bankable star, Salman Khan’s Tubelight did not fare well at the box-office, due to which the distributors are reported to have suffered huge losses.
Recently, there were reports that several producers and distributors were demanding monetary compensation from Salman.
According to a new agency, distributors, after the setback of the film, were asking for refunds from Salman. Compared to the usual Salman Khan Eid releases, this film’s collections have been rather moderate.
Komal Nahta, who is a known film trade analyst took to Twitter and shared the news via a tweet, in which he wrote, “Salman Khan has agreed to refund monies to distributors to make up for losses in Tubelight. A lovely gesture. That’s being human!” Salman Khan will pay Rs 55 crore to the distributors.
Reportedly, Salman Khan has agreed to pay Rs. 55 crore to the distributors. The movie has grossed Rs. 114.50 crore nett on the Indian box-office till now. The 1962 Indo-China war drama also starring Chinese actor Zhu Zhu and Sohail Khan did not do as well as hits like Dabangg, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Sultan.
Meanwhile, Salman is busy shooting for Ali Abbas Zafar’s Tiger Zinda Hai.
(Inputs from PTI)
