📌 Key Points
- Anil Kapoor still receives royalties from ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ over a decade later.
- He credits these payments as a factor in achieving millionaire status.
- Kapoor initially offered to work on the film for free due to budget constraints.
- He stars in the upcoming film ‘Alpha’ alongside Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.
Anil Kapoor continues to benefit financially from his role in the Oscar-winning ‘Slumdog Millionaire.’ The actor revealed that ongoing royalty payments have significantly contributed to his millionaire status, more than a decade after the film’s release.
Kapoor’s ‘Slumdog’ Paychecks: A Millionaire Maker
Nearly two decades after working on the 2008 Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire , Anil Kapoor continues to receive pay cheques from the film’s team. In fact, the actor has revealed that the earnings from the project have played a role in contributing to his millionaire status.
Anil said, “I must share this with you. It’s a very emotional moment. It’s been more than a decade and a half, and yesterday, again, I got a pay cheque for Slumdog Millionaire.”
When asked about the amount that he gets, the actor shared, “Yesterday, it was 3,000 pounds. I pay all my taxes so I can say this. I am going to get almost half a million pounds. So, I am a millionaire. I didn’t ask for it. They gave it themselves.”
Why Anil Kapoor Initially Offered to Work for Free
During the conversation, Anil also spoke about the reason for signing the film by director Danny Boyle . “I did that movie to educate myself. I want to learn, and that’s how I stay relevant,” he said.
The 69-year-old further revealed that the team had initially told him they could not afford his fee, prompting him to offer to do the film for free.
Freida Pinto played Latika, the girl Jamal loves. The 2008 film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 2009 and won 8 of them, including Best Director and Best Picture.
Anil Kapoor’s Next Project: ‘Alpha’ Release Details
Directed by Suresh Triveni, known for his work on Tumhari Sulu, Jalsa and Daldal, the film is about Subedaar Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier who is navigating a world where his traditional values face modern challenges. It also stars in key roles. The film was released on March 5 on Prime Video.
Anil will soon be seen in Alpha. Helmed by Shiv Rawail, the film also stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles along with Bobby Deol. The film is slated for release on July 10. Alpha was originally slated to release for Christmas 2025, but it was moved to April 17 2026. It is believed that the film has been pushed again to avoid clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, also releasing on April 17.
Anil Kapoor’s enduring connection to ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ highlights the film’s lasting impact and the actor’s savvy approach to his career. His upcoming project, ‘Alpha,’ promises another exciting chapter.
