Adlabs to sign John Abraham for Rs 22 crore
NEW DELHI: The Anil Ambani-owned Adlabs Films is close to signing Bollywood actor John Abraham in a three-film deal for close to Rs 22-crore. If the Abraham-Adlabs deal goes through, it will make it one of the most expensive in the Indian film industry after the Rs 35-crore that Adlabs reportedly doled out to rope in Hrithik Roshan, again in a three-film contract, last year.
According to sources, Adlabs is on the lookout to sign yet another actor for a multi-film deal, though it hasn't narrowed down on anyone as yet. Adlabs Films' chairman Manmohan Shetty denied the development.
"We are looking at this model (multi-film deals with actors) for some time but we haven't signed anyone yet." These kind of studio-actor deals were hugely popular in Hollywood in the 1960s, this trend is just about taking roots in India now.
However, most of these deals are non-exclusive allowing actors to work with other producers, according to industry experts. Even Abhishek Bachchan is learnt to be signing a similar contract with Yash Raj Films for an undisclosed amount.
Almost all big production houses have dabbled with the model of signing directors so far. While Adlabs has signed movie deals with Vipul Shah, Bobby Bedi among others, Sahara Motion Pictures had a three-movie deal with Madhur Bhandarkar.
Also, Balaji Films and Percept Pictures signed similar multi-movie contracts with other directors. Adlabs is perhaps the only production house to have ventured beyond directors to include actors, even actor-director combine as well.
In fact, the Hrithik Roshan deal with Adlabs is understood to be as one which involves his father Rakesh Roshan as well. The duo are planning the third part of Krrish under the Adlabs banner.
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