Netflix's Squid Game has captivated audiences the world over with its intense storyline and high-stakes competition. At the heart of this dystopian thriller lies a jaw-dropping prize: 45.6 billion Korean Won. What does this insane amount, that contestants are ready to risk their life for, translate to in Indian Rupees?
The Prize Money Breakdown
In Squid Game, 456 desperate contestants compete in a series of children's games. What makes the game deadly is that the losers are eliminated, quite literally. The last ones standing will win the ultimate prize of 45.6 billion Korean Won. This amount, when converted to Indian Rupees, is approximately Rs 2,612,641,377 which is Rs 2.6 billion or Rs 260 crores. This staggering prize money has the life-changing potential that is so appealing that participants are willing to risk everything.
To give you an understanding of what this amount is worth, here's a list of Bollywood celebrities who have a net worth of approximately Rs 260 crore, along with some of the expensive things they own:
Ranveer Singh: Rs 250 crore (approx)
It includes his income from films, endorsements and business ventures.
Expensive Items: A luxurious sea-facing apartment in Mumbai, a Lamborghini Urus, and a collection of high-end fashion pieces.
Kangana Ranaut: Rs 91 crore (approx)
It mostly includes her income from her acting career and endorsements.
Expensive Items: A sprawling bungalow in Manali, a BMW 7 Series, and a collection of vintage jewellery.
Anushka Sharma: Rs 294 crore (approx)
It includes income from her acting career, endorsements, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Expensive Items: A luxurious apartment in Mumbai, a Range Rover Vogue, and a high-end fashion line, Nush.
John Abraham: Rs 250 crore (approx)
It includes income from his acting career, production ventures and investments.
Expensive Items: A lavish penthouse in Mumbai, a Nissan GT-R, and a collection of superbikes.
Katrina Kaif: Rs 200 crore (approx)
It includes income from acting, endorsements, investments in real estate and her beauty brand, Kay.
Expensive items: A two-storied apartment in Mumbai, a beautiful house in London, collection of expensive cars.
Coming back to Squid Game, the theme highlights the extremes to which people will go for financial security. The allure of such a massive prize is the central theme of the show and creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, uses this premise beautifully. The themes of economic disparity and human desperation have resonated deeply with viewers worldwide.
While Squid Game remains to be a gripping show even in its second season, it has sparked conversations around societal issues and the lengths individuals are forced to go to in order to come out of financial ruin. The prize money in Squid Money, equivalent to over 2.6 billion Indian Rupees, symbolises the emotions of hope and despair, and the darker aspects of human nature.
