Shehzada Crew Still Waiting For Their Payment, Allege Dues of Rs 30 Lakh

Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon’s Shehzada was one of the most awaited films but when it finally hit the theaters in February this year, it received mixed reviews and failed to make a mark at the box office. Now, more than four months after the film’s release, it is reported that the crew members are still waiting for their payments.

Shehzada crew members still waiting for their payment?

If a recent report in E-Times is to be believed, the crew members of Shehzada have accused the makers of not clearing the dues of Rs 30 lakh. The dues are usually settled in 60 to 90 days after the release of the film. The entertainment portal also claimed that the film’s directorial team is upset over non-payment of dues and added that “such practices erode trust and discourage future collaborations with producers.” It is also to be noted that the makers of the film have not released any. Statement regarding allegations of non-payment till date.

Kartik Aaryan’s Shehzada was slated to release on February 17, 2023.

Directed by Rohit Dhawan, Shehzada also stars Ronit Roy, Manish Koirala, Rajpal Yadav and Paresh Rawal in key roles. It is the official remake of Allu Arjun starrer Telugu blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. News18 Shosha’s review for Shehzada reads, “Shehzada rests mostly on Kartik Aaryan’s shoulders, he is present in almost every frame. Kriti Sanon’s role is small, but her chemistry with Kartik is palpable. Both complement each other very well on screen and are probably one of the best looking onscreen couples in Bollywood currently.”

Shehzada’s clash at the box office

Shehzada clashed with Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania at the box office. It also faced stiff competition from Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham’s Pathan, which released in January 2023. The lifetime collection of Shehzada was a little over Rs 32 crore.