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

Film producers are grappling with soaring costs for star entourages. These expenses now represent 10-12% of production budgets for big films, a significant jump from previous years. Actors' demands for personal staff, coaches, and companions are increasing. This trend, exacerbated by changes in streaming platform funding, is straining film finances and impacting profitability.