For the first time, an insider from 2.0’s core team reveals the film’s real budget. “It is not all the ridiculous figures being thrown around by people who have no idea about such things. The actual overall budget of 2.0 is Rs 400 crores, and that too after the VFX was done all over again, since the original VFX was of very poor quality. Also the film is far more expensive than the usual 3D films in India. Most films in this country using that format are first shot in 2D and then converted to 3D. However, 2.0 was shot in 3D,” says the source. The apprehension now is one of mass acceptability in the north. Akshay Kumar is a huge draw for Hindi filmgoers. But his hideous makeup as the arch villain in 2.0 has not been well received by his fans.
Meanwhile, this costly film has already recovered Rs 80 crores by selling its satellite rights.“Recovery of investment won’t be as difficult for us as it is being made out to be. Yes, 2.0 is an expensive film. But every penny is justified,” says a source close to the film.
