Ayushmann Khurrana made his acting debut in Bollywood back in 2012 with the film, Vicky Donar. He portrayed the character, 'Vicky Arora', who was a sperm donor in the movie, and he is still regarded as one of the most iconic characters in Hindi cinema. The film was a commercial success, launching Ayushmann into the film industry with flying colours. A decade later, Ayushmann appeared in the film, Dream Girl 2, which was his 20th film, and it became the eleventh-highest-grossing film of 2023.
Slowly and steadily, Ayushmann Khurrana is coming back to his absolute best as an actor after his films, An Action Hero, Doctor G, Anek, and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui failed to deliver at the box office. Hence, the commercial success of Dream Girl 2 means so much to Ayushmann Khurrana's career as it gives him hope and much-needed confidence to bounce back. So far in 2024, Ayushmann has released a single, Reh Ja, that has gone viral on Instagram and continues to lead in trending charts. The actor was also the first mega-celebrity to talk about Kolkata's RG Medical College case, as he posted a heartbreaking poem titled, 'Kaash Mein Bhi Ladka Hoti'.
Several netizens lauded the actor for speaking about the tragic incident and admitted that they were happy to see the OG Ayushmann Khurrana back in action, who used to use his words to bring everyone's attention on important societal topics. Not only this, Ayushmann also performed at AIIMS Patna in September 2024 and received a lot of love for singing the popular Bhojpuri song, Lollipop.
Ayushmann Khurrana is finally finding his rhythm in 2024, and it has been a fruitful year for him so far. From doing live shows to releasing singles and signing movies, Ayushmann has also made a significant mark on the investing front. For the uninitiated, apart from working in films, doing concerts, and brand collaborations, Ayushmann is heavily involved in investing. It was back in 2018 when the actor ventured into angel investing after he invested a heavy sum in The Man Company. After becoming a shareholder of The Man Company, Ayushmann featured in their ads and was a part of their advertising campaigns.
It was in November 2019 when The Man Company dropped a video featuring Ayushmann Khurrana on their YouTube channel that went viral. The video's title was 'Gentleman kise kehte hai?' and the video made people fall in love with The Man Company and their ideology. Once, in an old interview with a publication, The Man Company's co-founder, Hitesh Dhingra, lauded Ayushmann for being the face of their brand. Hitesh also revealed that Ayushmann was more than an investor for him and his company, as he used to engage in meetings and share his insights on everything.
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Fast forward to 2024, one of India's leading brands in personal care, Emami Limited, which has a 50.4 percent stake in The Man Company, made a significant announcement. The Vice Chairman and MD of Emami Limited, Mr Harsha V Agarwal, revealed that his company had acquired the remaining 49.6 percent stake in The Man Company. The acquisition has taken The Man Company's valuation to a whopping sum of Rs. 400 crore. The result of his deal between Emami Limited and The Man Company's ex-parent company, Helios Lifestyle Private Limited, has benefitted its brand ambassador, Ayushmann Khurrana, to a completely different level. As per a report in Business Insider, Ayushmann has secured a 400 percent return on his angel investment in The Man Company.
According to a report in CNBC TV18, Ayushmann Khurrana had an estimated net worth of Rs. 80 crore back in 2023. Now, if we put his earnings into perspective, he charges around Rs. 10 crore per film and Rs. 2 to Rs. 2.5 crore for a brand endorsement. Reports are rife that he has signed a film with Dharma Productions, which will be a romantic comedy. He also did a series of brand endorsements and live shows in 2024, pushing his net worth to Rs. 100 crore. On top of this, he gained a 400 percent return on his angel investment, which would probably be in crore, considering his wealth and status.
Thus, bringing all this income, chances are high that the total earnings would be more than Rs. 20 crore, which takes Ayushmann Khurrana's net worth to Rs. 100 crore and makes him a billionaire. However, it's fair to say that there is confirmation about these assumptions or predictions, but it is what the market researchers and netizens are pointing at. Only time will tell whether Ayushmann has entered into the billionaire's club or not, but with his remarkable investment in The Man Company, he has proved the mettle of his investing skills. Also, it will be interesting to see how Emami Limited will work with Ayushmann, now that they fully own The Man Company.
What are your thoughts on Ayushmann Khurrana's net worth? Do you think he has become a billionaire? Let us know.
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