Ranveer Singh to be paid Rs5 crore for 15-minute IPL performance

Ranveer Singh has reportedly been roped in for a blockbuster performance at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Indian Premier League.

According to Hindustan Times, the organisers have reportedly sealed the deal with the ‘Padmaavat’ star at a whopping remuneration of Rs. 5 crores for 15 minutes of stage appearance.

The organisers offered the whopping amount to Ranveer, keeping his massive fan following in mind as the 32-year-old star is known to give electrifying performances, and leave his audience spellbound.

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League will kick off on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

A source close to the organisers told Hindustan Times: “He will be shaking a leg for about 15 minutes, but the organising team was always clear that they wanted Ranveer as a performer, and that’s why he has been offered such a huge amount.”

“His appeal cuts across cities, age-groups and has an equally big fan-following among men and women. That’s why the organisers felt that he is the perfect fit for the performance at this year’s IPL opening ceremony,” the source said.

Ranveer quickly jumped on board once the offer was made because he wants “to give audiences a breath-taking performance” and is currently slicing out time from his busy schedule for his dance rehearsals.

Ranveer is also currently busy with his upcoming films like Gully Boy and Simmba.

“He is currently busy shooting for Gully Boy and also prepping for Simmba but has decided to balance out time for his performance’s rehearsals as well as other professional commitments,” the report quoted the source as saying.

Apart from Gully Boy and Simmba, Ranveer Singh has also signed Kabir Khan’s ’83, in which he will portray the role of Kapil Dev.