Anil Kapoor confirmed in March 2026 that he continues to receive regular royalty payments for his role as Prem Kumar in the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, nearly 18 years after its release. He noted a recent payment of £3,000 (approximately ₹3.3 lakh) and stated his total earnings from the project are approaching half a million pounds.
Payments made to actors, directors, or writers when a film is re-broadcast, sold on home video, or streamed after its initial theatrical run.
Revenue generated by a creative work long after its release.
Money earned with minimal active effort, as Kapoor did not need to work on the film again to receive these payments.
Anil speaking at the India Today Conclave 2 calls. it as a “sentimental moment” and a “blessing” to still be rewarded for his work.
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