Sydney Sweeney is currently the talk of the town. From her minimal Emmy 2025 presence to the trailer drop of her upcoming project, The Housemaid, she has been making headlines. Recently, news of her significant career move has been making rounds. According to an article by The Sun, Sydney might venture into a new industry besides her successful career in Hollywood. She has reportedly been offered her first Bollywood project, that too with a hefty paycheck.
Sydney Sweeney offered Bollywood entry with a deal worth crores
Rumours began circulating on September 17, 2025, that Hollywood actress, Sydney Sweeney had been offered a record-breaking sum to star in her Bollywood debut. According to The Sun, an Indian production company is said to have offered her 45 million pounds, which in INR amounts to over Rs. 530 crore. If the reported amount is accurate, it will make for one of India’s most expensive films ever produced. The report also mentioned the Euphoria actress’ reaction to the offer and whether or not she has decided to star in the film.
Amount breakup of the hefty INR 530 crore deal
The total deal, which is reportedly valued at 45 million pounds, includes a 35 million pound (over Rs. 415 crore) acting fee and an additional 10 million pounds (over Rs. 115 crore) from sponsorship and brand agreements. The report states that the “producers [are] hoping Sydney’s star power would help the film reach a wider audience in the international market.” They want to capitalise on her worldwide popularity, thinking it will make the movie a success and enable them to earn a substantial return on their investment.
What kind of Bollywood project has Sydney Sweeney been offered?
The movie will reportedly be based on the classic cross-cultural romance trope. Sydney Sweeney has been offered the role of a young American star who falls in love with an Indian celebrity. Such stories are clichéd, but they are mostly a hit. With the collaboration of a global star like Sydney Sweeney with an Indian actor, the project can be expected to be a massive success if it finally makes it to the big screen. The film’s production is tentatively set to begin in early 2026, with shooting planned across several international cities, including New York, Paris, London, and Dubai.
Sydney Sweeney’s reaction to the Bollywood offer
Sources close to The Sun shared that Sydney Sweeney was ‘shocked’ by the offer. The primary reason for this was the project’s large scale and the substantial payment she was being offered. She is reportedly weighing her options carefully, as she has multiple projects in her pipeline. The source felt that it was an ‘intriguing’ project and would be beneficial for the Anyone But You actress’ career. The source was quoted as saying:
“Sydney was shocked by the offer at first, 45 million pound is an incredible sum. But the project is intriguing, and it could elevate her global profile even further. The Indian film industry is powerful and growing, and this movie is designed to bring its productions to the international market.”
Sydney Sweeney’s upcoming projects
Sydney Sweeney’s upcoming projects include a range of genres. She will be seen next in the biopic, Christy (2025), and the psychological thriller, The Housemaid (2025). She is also part of the third instalment of the thriller series, Euphoria and the video game adaptation, Outrun. Besides these, she is also speculated to be involved with several other pre-production projects. Now, we have to wait to find out if a Bollywood movie will secure a place among her upcoming releases.
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