John to be paid 15 Crores for Welcome sequel

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John gets paid Rs 15 crore for 'Welcome' sequel

Apparently, John Abraham is charging an astronomical amount for the sequel of the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Welcome'

April 22, 2013

Mumbai
Kunal M Shah

When Welcome released in 2007, the Anees Bazmee directorial did brisk business at the box office. And with the film's sequel being made, the makers have apparently paid a whopping fee of Rs 15 crore to lead actor John Abraham.

After Welcome, its producer Firoz Nadiadwala's presence in B-Town has been quite limited. While the third installment of Hera Pheri failed to take off, sources say that the sequel of Welcome is all ready to roll towards the end of this year. While from the original cast Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar have been retained, the makers are looking for a replacement for late actor Firoz Khan. Anees will be helming the project.

Our source says, "Nadiadwala wanted to make the sequel of his film since quite some time now. However when talks with Akshay Kumar fizzled out, Firoz was looking for another option. Anees and Firoz decided to cast John and they have apparently paid him Rs 15 crore for the film. Given that John's upcoming film with Sanjay Gupta is being much talked about, it was but obvious that the actor would be commanding a price like this."

While Nadiadwala refuses to divulge further details, all he says is, "No, nothing like that! Also, 'Welcome Back' will be a complete family entertainer."

While the original film starred Katrina Kaif, the sequel's leading lady is yet to be finalised.

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Posted: 12 years ago
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Kaun hain be black money wala jo use dubaba chahta hain? Better donate it rather than waste it.
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Seriously very expensive wooden plank.
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His solo movies do not even make 15 crores in a week, and here businessmen are ready to pay him that much? I am not a trade analyst, but I can still predict that it's a (very) bad move. 30 dollars worth of chest drawer can play his role equally well.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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hope they cast priyanka wid him been long time badmash babli wasnt enough
want a comedy wid them eventough john sucks in it still want to see tjis jodi n plzz no 3rd wherl no abhishek or anyone
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instead they should pay something to the audience for watching such movies.. i think welcome wasnt that great or funny... sequel could be even worse
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Wow! John hasnt signed film yet...producer hast announced it officially and media is discussing about the amt he is getting paid...accha hai 😆(nana style)
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john - nargis - sunny leon
can anyone emote?

but anil - nana were fab in the original 😆
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Which film is that? I only know abt Akki wala welcome.
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The rest of the supporting actors better be back in this one (Uday-Majnu-Dr. Ghungroo), because John is no Akshay.

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