Hollywood’s rising star Sydney Sweeney might soon be heading eastward to embrace one of the boldest opportunities of her career. According to reports, the ‘Euphoria’ actress has been approached by a major Indian production house with a huge ₹530 crore paycheck.
The amount makes it one of the biggest deals ever extended to a non-Indian actor in Bollywood history. If finalized, this project would not only mark Sweeney’s Bollywood debut but also cement her as one of the highest-paid female actors in the world.
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The rumored Bollywood project is described as one of the most expensive Indian films ever conceived. Reports suggest that producers are planning an international spectacle, with shooting set across glamorous locations such as New York, Paris, London, and Dubai. In the film, Sweeney would play a young American star who falls in love with an Indian celebrity. The deal itself is staggering, worth 45 million pounds (over ₹530 crore).
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According to The Sun, the package includes £35 million (₹415 crore) as Sweeney’s direct acting fee, supplemented by an additional £10 million (₹115 crore) from sponsorship agreements tied to the film’s international marketing. Producers are banking on Sweeney’s star power to expand the movie’s appeal beyond India’s borders and capture audiences across Europe, America, and Asia.
While many might assume such an offer would be irresistible, insiders reveal that Sweeney herself was “shocked” when first presented with the contract. “Sydney was shocked by the offer at first. 45 million pounds 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,” a source shared.
They also highlighted that Sweeney is carefully weighing her options. “Nothing has been decided yet, but it’s a huge opportunity and Sydney is weighing her options carefully. Money isn’t everything, and she has many projects lined up, but this could push her to new limits as an actress.” For now, Sweeney’s representatives have remained tight-lipped, fueling even more curiosity.
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While the Bollywood news stirs excitement, Sweeney isn’t slowing down in Hollywood. She is also headlining ‘The Housemaid’, a psychological thriller that has already generated a lot of buzz. Directed by Paul Feig, the film adapts Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel and stars Sweeney alongside Amanda Seyfried. In the movie, Sweeney plays Millie, a young woman looking for a fresh start who takes a live-in job as a housemaid for the wealthy Winchester family.
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What begins as a promising opportunity spirals into something sinister as Millie uncovers shocking secrets hidden within the mansion. Amanda Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, the wife, while Brandon Sklenar portrays her husband, Andrew. Lionsgate has slated the film for a December 19 theatrical release, positioning it as one of the winter’s most-anticipated thrillers. Paul Feig himself has praised Sweeney’s performance, saying she was “very attentive” to the material.
Lionsgate’s Erin Westerman echoed the sentiment, calling Sweeney and Seyfried “perfect” casting choices for the roles. Moreover, Sweeney’s career is at an exhilarating crossroads. On one hand, she has Hollywood projects like The Housemaid that play to her strengths in drama and thriller genres. On the other hand, she’s staring at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make history in Bollywood. For fans, the decision is now a waiting game.
