Ajay Devgn’s arrival as the host of Crime Patrol 2026 has certainly grabbed attention. Known for his intense screen presence and iconic “Singham” image, the Bollywood superstar has brought a completely different personality to the popular crime-based show.

His serious style and powerful dialogue delivery have already become a talking point on social media. But along with his television debut, another claim has created even more buzz: Ajay Devgn is reportedly being paid a massive ₹90 crore for 15 episodes of Crime Patrol.

If that figure were accurate, it would mean a fee of around ₹6 crore per episode. But there is an interesting twist. When Ajay Devgn’s actual screen time is compared with the reported fee, the numbers become quite astonishing.

How much screen time does Ajay Devgn actually get?

The first case of Crime Patrol 2026, titled “Bagawat,” was presented across two episodes. Although the combined telecast ran for well over an hour, Ajay Devgn appeared on screen for only a few minutes.

Here is an approximate breakdown of his appearances.

Episode 1

• Opening introduction: Around 1 minute 10 seconds

• Middle link: Around 47 seconds

• Ending segment: Around 36 seconds

That puts his total visible screen time in the first episode at approximately 2 minutes 33 seconds.

Episode 2

• Opening recap and introduction: Around 2 minutes 46 seconds

• First entry: Around 19 seconds

• Later appearance: Around 16 seconds

• Climax message: Around 8 seconds

His total screen time in the second episode comes to roughly 3 minutes 29 seconds.

Together, Ajay Devgn's visible appearance across the two episodes is therefore approximately six minutes.

Does that really mean ₹2 crore per minute?

This is where the reported ₹90 crore figure becomes eye-catching.

If Ajay Devgn were actually receiving ₹90 crore for 15 episodes, the calculation would work out to approximately ₹6 crore per episode.

And if he appears on screen for only a few minutes in each episode, the theoretical cost of his visible screen time could cross ₹2 crore per minute.

That sounds extraordinary—but it is important to remember that an actor's television fee cannot necessarily be calculated simply by dividing the total remuneration by the number of minutes they appear on screen.

A host's payment can also cover factors such as promotional activities, branding, exclusivity, recordings, production commitments and the value of their name in attracting viewers.

Is the ₹90 crore figure actually confirmed?

This is the biggest question surrounding the claim.

So far, the ₹90 crore figure has not been officially confirmed by the broadcaster or Ajay Devgn's team. In the absence of an official statement, the amount should be treated as a reported figure rather than an established fact.

Large fees involving major Bollywood stars often become part of the publicity surrounding a television show. Ajay Devgn's popularity undoubtedly adds significant star power to Crime Patrol, but that does not automatically prove that the reported ₹90 crore deal exists.

The bottom line

Ajay Devgn's presence has certainly given Crime Patrol 2026 a major celebrity boost, and his limited but impactful appearances have attracted plenty of attention.

However, the claim that he is being paid ₹90 crore for 15 episodes—and therefore effectively more than ₹2 crore per minute of screen time—remains unverified.

Until the channel or the actor's team officially confirms the remuneration, the ₹90 crore figure is best viewed as a media and industry report, not a confirmed payment.

So, is Ajay Devgn really charging ₹2 crore per minute?

The mathematics may produce that eye-catching number, but the ₹90 crore figure behind the calculation has not been officially established.