‘Whatever I got is already spent… I don’t have it’: Vivek Sinha on Dhurandhar ‘1 crore’ buzz

Three weeks after 'Dhurandhar 2' stormed theatres, the spotlight isn’t just on its leading men; it’s also burning bright on actors in smaller yet impactful roles.

And right at the centre of the chatter is Vivek Sinha, whose intense portrayal of terrorist Zahoor Mistry has sparked both applause and, unexpectedly, a wave of wild speculation.

The latest buzz? That Sinha walked away with a pay cheque ranging from Rs 60 lakh to a whopping Rs 1 crore. The internet ran with it. Strangers slid into his DMs. Some even asked him for money, convinced the actor had hit the jackpot.

Sinha, however, has now stepped in to burst the bubble, and how. In a candid Instagram video, he addressed the rumours head-on:

“For the past few days, people are speculating about the fees of the ‘Dhurandhar’ cast, including Ranveer Singh and R Madhavan. Some have claimed I received between Rs 60 lakh to Rs 1 crore for my role. Let me clarify, I have not received that kind of money. This is all false. Ever since these reports started making headlines, people have been reaching out to me for financial help, saying they are sick or need money for their future.”

And then came the line that pretty much sums up his reality check: “For me to extend financial help, I first need to have that kind of money. I don’t have it.”

That blunt honesty cuts through the glamour, reminding everyone that not every viral number tells the truth.

Sinha did admit he was paid fairly for his role, but nowhere near the inflated figures doing the rounds. Mumbai life, he says, doesn’t leave much room for illusion anyway.

“They gave me a decent amount, but not as much as you are claiming. And whatever money I received has already been spent. I live in a city like Mumbai, which is very expensive. Maybe when I get paid for my next film, I’ll be able to help. But please don’t spread false news.”

However, money isn’t the only thing Sinha has had to deal with post-release.

His chilling performance has blurred the line between reel and real for some viewers, so much so that he’s been trolled and even labelled a “terrorist” online.

Instead of lashing out, Sinha chose to flip the narrative with surprising grace. He previously reacted to the backlash saying: “Such anger, so many comments. Do you know what each one says? ‘You look like a terrorist’, ‘I feel like thrashing you through the screen’, ‘You have made us angry’… Should I tell you something? I salute this patriotism. One is saying, ‘I’ll come to Pakistan and beat you.’ I’m not from Pakistan, I’m from Bijnor, Dhampur is my city, and I live in Mumbai. One of you even said, ‘Sir, I feel like abusing you because you’ve done such a good job in the film.’ You can abuse me too, I’m getting so much love.”

In an industry obsessed with numbers, box office, fees, and followers, Sinha’s moment is refreshingly real.

No filters, no inflated claims, just a working actor navigating sudden fame, viral rumours, and the cost of being too convincing on screen.

And if anything, this episode proves one thing: sometimes, the loudest buzz isn’t about the biggest star, it’s about the most believable performance.