MS Dhoni is a name synonymous with cricketing excellence and leadership. After retiring from international cricket in 2020, the former Indian captain, widely celebrated for his calm demeanor and tactical acumen, has successfully transitioned into a versatile entrepreneur. Beyond the pitch, Dhoni's strategic investments and business ventures have paved the way for a flourishing post-cricket career, making him a prominent figure in the world of sports and business alike. Here are the 7 income sources of MS Dhoni after international retirement.
- Indian Premier League: MS Dhoni gets a hefty amount from Chennai Super Kings for playing Indian Premier League. For the current IPL season, MS Dhoni's salary is a whopping INR 12 crores. It makes him one of the highest-paid players in the IPL 2024. He is only behind other Indian cricketers like KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, etc.
- Product Endorsements: Dhoni endorses a whole host of brands which include Oreo, Dream11, Lava, Spartan Sports, Gulf Oil India, Reebok, Exide, Unacademy, Orient, Aircel, Sonata, India Cements, Winzo, WardWiz, Mastercard India, Sumadhura, Snickers India, Revital H, Cello, Siyarams, Sound Logic, Indigo Paints and many more. He charges around 5 to 10 crore per deal.
- Start-up Investor: Among the earliest celebrities to back startups, MS Dhoni has invested in various businesses, including drone startup Garuda Aerospace, Bengaluru-based fitness startup Tagda Raho, used car platform Cars24, and digital lending platform Khatabook, among others whose stock values have raised to Rs.500 crores.
- Gym Chain, Hotel, and School: In the first-of-its-kind venture for any sportsperson in the country, Dhoni has started a venture, SportsFit World Pvt Ltd, to open 200 gyms across the country in five years, his business partner and manager Arun Pandey said. Apart from the gym chain, he also owns a hotel called Mahi Residency and MS Dhoni Global School in Bengaluru.
- Sports Franchises: Dhoni is a co-owner of Chennai-based football club Chennaiyin FC, a franchise of the Indian Super League. He also co-owns Ranchi-based hockey club Ranchi Rays, a franchise of the Hockey India League.
- Production House: MS Dhoni recently announced the new production house Dhoni Entertainment. The Tamil film Let's Get Married, directed by Ramesh Thamilmani, is the first film that Dhoni Entertainment has produced. The film will also be released in Telugu. It stars Nadiya, Yogi Babu, and Mirchi Vijay.
- MS Dhoni's Biopic: MS Dhoni is the cricketer's biopic that came out in 2016 and was directed by Neeraj Pandey. It was made on a budget of Rs 110 crore and minted Rs 120 crore at the box office. And if reports are to be believed, the late actor only charged Rs 2 crore for the film whereas Dhoni took home Rs.45 crore from his biopic.
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