Production Budget Analysis

What was the production budget for Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2?

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Richa Chadha leading the cast, Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 was produced by Viacom18 Studios with a confirmed budget of $1,670,000, placing it in the micro-budget category for crime films as part of the Gangs of Wasseypur Collection.

At $1,670,000, Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 was produced on a lean budget. Lower-budget films benefit from reduced break-even thresholds, with profitability achievable at approximately $4,175,000.

Budget Comparison — Similar Productions

• Paris, Texas (1984): Budget $1,750,000 | Gross $2,181,987 → ROI: 25% • Sunset Boulevard (1950): Budget $1,752,000 | Gross $5,000,000 → ROI: 185% • Dog Day Afternoon (1975): Budget $1,800,000 | Gross $56,665,856 → ROI: 3048% • Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964): Budget $1,800,000 | Gross $9,500,000 → ROI: 428% • Ace in the Hole (1951): Budget $1,821,052 | Gross $1,300,000 → ROI: -29%

Key Budget Allocation Categories

▸ Talent & Director Compensation Thrillers depend on compelling lead performances to sustain tension, making cast compensation a primary budget concern. Directors with proven thriller credentials command premium fees.

▸ Cinematography & Location Photography Thriller aesthetics demand specific visual languages — surveillance-style photography, claustrophobic framing, or expansive location work across multiple cities or countries.

▸ Editorial & Sound Post-Production Precision editing — controlling information flow, building suspense through pacing, and orchestrating reveals — requires extended post-production schedules.

Key Production Personnel

CAST: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Richa Chadha, Rajkummar Rao, Tigmanshu Dhulia Key roles: Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Faizal Khan; Huma Qureshi as Mohsina Hamid; Richa Chadha as Nagma; Rajkummar Rao as Shamshad Alam

DIRECTOR: Anurag Kashyap CINEMATOGRAPHY: Rajeev Ravi MUSIC: Sneha Khanwalkar EDITING: Shweta Venkat Mathew PRODUCTION: Viacom18 Studios, Anurag Kashyap Films, Jar Pictures, Tipping Point Films FILMED IN: India

Box Office Performance

Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 earned $4,900,000 in worldwide box office revenue.

Break-Even Analysis

Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 needed approximately $4,175,000 to break even. The film surpassed this threshold by $725,000.

Return on Investment (ROI)

Revenue: $4,900,000 Budget: $1,670,000 Net: $3,230,000 ROI: 193.4%

Profitability Assessment

VERDICT: Profitable

Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 delivered a solid return, earning $4,900,000 worldwide on a $1,670,000 budget (193% ROI). Combined with ancillary revenue, the film was a financial positive for Viacom18 Studios.