Sushant Singh Rajput’s portrayal of former India captain MS Dhoni in his biography was one of his career highlights. The actor’s performance had gotten wonderful reviews, propelling him to new heights of fame. But did you realize how much Dhoni paid the filmmakers to have his life immortalized on film?
The film debuted with a bang at the box office, earning Sushant acclaim for his portrayal of the legendary batsman. Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, Anupam Kher, Bhumika Chawla, and others had significant roles in the Neeraj Pandey directed film. Sushant Singh Rajput, in fact, nailed the helicopter scene in the film. Dhoni even complimented the actor on how well he handled the situation.
According to a source close to Fox Star Studios, MSD was paid a large sum for the biopic. According to a 2016 Quint story, the former India captain was paid Rs 45 crore for the film rights to his life. Access to personal information, papers, and photographs was also offered. Dhoni’s availability was also necessary for marketing and promotion of the film, which contributed to the large sum.
Interestingly, despite his outstanding performance, MS Dhoni once chastised the late actor for asking too many questions. When Sushant and Dhoni joined a stage at the trailer launch of MS Dhoni: The Untold Story in 2016, the incident occurred. Dhoni was asked if he was afraid to witness his life unfold on film during the premiere.