Have you ever heard of a filmmaker earning Rs 25 crore profit without investing a single penny? If not, then you have to find out a thing or two about how Bollywood giant Karan Johar earns money by investing nothing but his name.
It is known that Karan Johar was the presenter of Baahubali Hindi version. His contribution to the film was lending his name, ensuring a smooth and wide release and promote the film in North. He didn’t put a single rupee on the film. Guess how much he has earned from Baahubali 2? Its a whopping Rs 25 crore.
Baahubali 2 Hindi has shattered all the existing records and set up an almost unbeatable record by becoming the first Hindi film to collect 500 crore nett. The producers’ share will be around 240-250 crore. As Karan’s agreement with Baahubali producers give him 10 percent of their share, he will reportedly collect a cool Rs 24-25 crore.
Isn’t this amazing, just lend your name and earn crores in profit. This is why Johar is called the most astute and shrewd filmmaker in Bollywood. Of course, if not for the support of Johar, Baahubali may not have become as big as it has become now.