'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Director Ali Abbas Zafar Shares Budget Of High-Octane Film: 'Blew Up Cars Worth Rs 30-40 Lakh'
Ali Abbas Zafar reveals the staggering costs behind the action sequences in his upcoming film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'.
New Delhi: Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar is set to captivate audiences with his upcoming mega-action flick, 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,' featuring a stellar cast led by Akshay Kumar, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Tiger Shroff. Renowned for his high-budget productions, Zafar's return to the big screen promises an adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience. In a recent interview, the director provides insight into the journey of crafting a blockbuster action extravaganza and details of the production cost.
'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' is reportedly backed by a staggering budget of Rs 350 crore. During an interview with Indianexpress, Ali Abbas Zafar shared that the production had to spend more than Rs 3-4 crore per day. and the pressure was on Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and the whole crew to pull off each stunt flawlessly because of the huge sums of money at stake.
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The director also revealed that certain sequences commanded high budgets. From bike stunts to explosive set pieces, each aspect of the production demanded meticulous planning and execution to ensure a seamless cinematic experience. He said, ''If you want to do bike stunts and each bike costs Rs 4 lakh and if the stunt goes wrong, you immediately lose Rs 4 lakh. If you are blowing up a car which is worth Rs 30-40 lakh and if the stunt doesn’t go as planned, straightaway lose that much money.''
Ali went on to explain the behind-the-scenes work of filming. "When we scouted locations in India and abroad, we chose the places where we can shoot with full freedom as the equipment we used was so expensive that if anything wrong happens, it can’t be compensated with money. So, these were the primary reasons to execute it in a way that it looks real and it is impactful," he stated.
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As anticipation mounts for the film's theatrical release on Eid, April 10, 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' is set to redefine the action genre with its grandeur.
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