Overview
- Recent reports say the shoot was extended by 50 days beyond the original plan, taking the production well past its initial timeline.
- Sources cited by Variety India place the production cost at about ₹425 crore, up from an earlier ₹350 crore estimate.
- The unit has completed roughly 175 shooting days with three songs and a major dramatic sequence still pending, according to Business Today.
- Lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal have reportedly opted for backend profit‑sharing, keeping their fees outside the quoted budget.
- Non‑theatrical pre‑sales are said to have recovered around ₹200 crore, including about ₹130 crore from Netflix’s post‑theatrical rights and ₹70–80 crore from music and satellite.