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Himesh Reshammiya: Khiladi 786 cost extra Rs 1 crore due to film shoot
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:39 AM
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Music director Himesh Reshammiya revealed that the film 'Khiladi 786' incurred an additional cost of Rs 1 crore because it was shot on film rather than digital media.
Music composer and actor Himesh Reshammiya has disclosed the financial intricacies behind the production of the film 'Khiladi 786'. In a recent statement, Reshammiya highlighted a specific production decision that led to an unexpected increase in the movie's budget.
The key factor cited was the choice to shoot the film on traditional film stock instead of using digital cameras. Reshammiya admitted that this technical choice resulted in an additional expenditure of one crore rupees for the project.
Reflecting on the decision, the music director described the extra spending as unnecessary, stating, "We unnecessarily spent a crore more." This revelation offers a glimpse into the cost implications of choosing analog over digital formats in contemporary filmmaking.
The comments provide industry insight into how specific technical decisions can impact the overall budget of a film, even if the difference is not immediately visible to the audience.
The key factor cited was the choice to shoot the film on traditional film stock instead of using digital cameras. Reshammiya admitted that this technical choice resulted in an additional expenditure of one crore rupees for the project.
Reflecting on the decision, the music director described the extra spending as unnecessary, stating, "We unnecessarily spent a crore more." This revelation offers a glimpse into the cost implications of choosing analog over digital formats in contemporary filmmaking.
The comments provide industry insight into how specific technical decisions can impact the overall budget of a film, even if the difference is not immediately visible to the audience.