Too many extras: Bollywood actors’ entourages now eat up 10–12% of film budgets, sometimes even more than director’s fee

The media and entertainment sector is facing pressure from rising content creation costs and evolving funding models, impacting profitability. This news adds another layer of cost pressure on film producers.

• •Actors' entourages now consume 10-12% of film budgets for big films.
• •This is a significant jump from previous years.
• •The trend is straining film finances and impacting profitability.
• •Changes in streaming platform funding are exacerbating the issue.
• •Risk flag: Potential for studios to pass on costs to consumers (ticket prices, subscription fees)