# Kartik Aaryan's Shocking Rs 15 Crore Pay Cut: A True Star's Gesture After Box Office Flop! In a rare display of solidarity amid Bollywood's string of flops, **Kartik Aaryan** voluntarily slashed his fees by **Rs 15 crore** for the Dharma Productions film *Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri* just after its dismal box office run.[1][2][3] This move debunks rumors of a fallout with producer **Karan Johar** and highlights Kartik's commitment as a true industry collaborator.[1][2] Released on Christmas 2025, *Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri*, starring Kartik alongside Ananya Panday, couldn't compete with the 'Dhurandhar' storm and wrapped up with a lifetime India net collection of just **Rs 32.95 crore**.[1] Despite the failure, Kartik stepped up immediately post-release, reducing his remuneration to ease the financial burden on the makers—a gesture praised across trade circles as "mature and responsible."[2][3] This isn't the first time Kartik has shown such grace. After his earlier film *Shehzada* underperformed, he similarly waived a significant portion of his fees, proving he's in it for the long haul, not just the hits.[1][2] Industry insiders note that while many A-listers demand full pay amid flops, Kartik's actions reinforce that enduring careers are built on sharing both success and setbacks.[3] Currently, he's shooting *Naagzilla*, another Karan Johar co-production, signaling their strong professional bond.[1]
Kartik Aaryan embodying Bollywood resilience (Image: Unsplash)
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kartik-aaryan-took-a-paycut-of-rs-15-crore-after-tu-meri-main-tera-main-tera-tu-meri-failed-at-the-box-office-report/articleshow/126552401.cms
2.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-foregoes-rs-15-crores-fees-tu-meri-main-tera-main-tera-tu-meri-film-fails-box-office/
3.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-gives-up-rs-15-crore-fee-after-tu-meri-main-tera-main-tera-tu-meri-flops-report-9835048.html
4.https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/have-kartik-aaryan-and-karan-johars-talent-management-agency-parted-ways-post-tu-meri-main-tera-main-tera-tu-meri-failure-13968818.html
5.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/no-fallout-between-kartik-aaryan-karan-johar-actor-waives-off-rs-15-crore-fee-post-tu-meri-main-tera-main-tera-tu-meri-debacle-report-article-153451359
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