Summary
- Kunal Nayyar's net worth is reported to be around $45 million post Big Bang Theory, with a $1 billion yearly income.
- Nayyar's new romantic comedy film, How To Date Billy Walsh, features a talented cast that fans are eagerly looking forward to.
- Nayyar's career expands far beyond BBT, with various roles post-sitcom, including a role in another series and potential Big Bang Theory spinoff work.
The Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar is gearing up for a new, under-the-radar project, which is penciled in for a worldwide premiere in April 2024. Born in London, UK, Nayyar rose to international fame portraying the character Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali on the Chuck Lorre-created sitcom, but his accomplishments span far beyond this single role.
During his time on TBBT, Nayyar became one of the world's highest-paid television actors, securing third spot in both 2015 and 2018. Since the conclusion of the sitcom in 2019, Nayyar's net worth is now reported at around $45 million, a testament to his varied roles in that time, as well as ongoing residuals from Big Bang, which continues to rake in approximately $1 billion annually.
As he continues to evolve away from BBT, Nayyar has continually embraced new opportunities, including a role in the scheduled-for-April British, romantic comedy film, How To Date Billy Walsh.
Kunal Nayyar Is The Biggest Star Among The Cast Of How To Date Billy Walsh
In How To Date Billy Walsh, Kunal Nayyar emerges as the most prominent star among a talented cast. The Stylist refers to the new movie as "a British answer to the classic teenage romantic comedy," filled with usual storylines like falling for a best friend in secret, crushing on a new student, and making a mess of things trying to fix problems, which only makes them worse.
The story centers around two teenagers, Amelia (Charithra Chandran), and Archie, portrayed by Sebastian Croft. The two have been friends since they were little, but Archie has always secretly had a crush on Amelia. When a new student from America, Billy Walsh, (Tanner Buchanan), shows up, Amelia falls for him, and Archie starts to try and do everything he can to keep her and Billy apart.
Other How To Date Billy Walsh cast members include Guz Khan from Army Of Thieves and Nick Frost from Hot Fuzz, and of course, Nayyar, whose role we don't know yet. This cast line-up is not one to be scoffed at, given their respective achievements. Chandran was in Bridgerton and Alex Rider, for instance, while Croft played a young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones. Even so, Nayyar remains the most famous and accomplished among them.
Fans Are Excited To See Kunal Nayyar And Co In How To Date Billy Walsh
Fans are buzzing with anticipation to see Kunal Nayyar alongside his talented co-stars in How To Date Billy Walsh. Online platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and X are buzzing with anticipation and speculation about the movie. On YouTube, one fan expressed concern about potential delays, saying, "Is it true that the movie has been delayed to next year?" This user was in all likelihood not referring to Nayyar, who is still married to his wife of 12 years, former Miss India Neha Kapur.
The cast's diverse backgrounds have sparked significant interest. One comment simply read, "Bridgerton + Heartstopper + Cobra Kai ❤," a nod to past roles taken by Charithra Chandran, Sebastian Croft and Tanner Buchanan, respectively. Another fan offered a playful prediction: "Prediction: the twist will be Archie falls for Billy… I’ll be back to check my accuracy after watching [it] this April :)."
Prime Video's official YouTube account heightened the buzz, asking, "How excited are you to see Sebastian Croft and Charithra Chandran in How To Date Billy Walsh?!" A user responded enthusiastically, "Very excited! ❤" On X, the reaction to a teaser for the film was met with comments like, "SCREAMING CRYING!!! thank you for this, i really can't wait to see it 🥺🫶🏻 " and "Hell yeah this is gonna b so good! 🔥"
Is Kunal Nayyar Also Working On Other Projects Other Than How To Date Billy Walsh?
Kunal Nayyar's life has remained on an upward trajectory since The Big Bang Theory, both personally and professionally. The Sanjay and Craig star has already been confirmed as part of the cast of How To Date Billy Walsh, but that is not the only project he appears to be working on in 2024. He has already expanded his acting portfolio significantly since his days on the popular sitcom.
Some of his most prominent roles since BBT already include a cameo in his former co-star Melissa Rauch's Night Court. He also played a leading role in the Apple TV Plus British thriller television series, Suspicion.
Kunal Nayyar's Biggest Roles Since The Big Bang Theory
| Project Title | Kunal Nayyar's Role | U.S. Release Date / Year | Where to Stream/Buy (TVGuide.com) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolls World Tour | Guy Diamond | April 10, 2020 | Available to buy or rent on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play or Vudu |
| Think Like a Dog | Mr. Mills | June 9, 2020 | Streaming on Netflix |
| Suspicion | Aadesh Chopra | February 4 – March 18, 2022 | Streaming on Apple TV+ |
| Night Court | Martini Toddwallis | Feb 6, 2024 | Available to buy or rent on Amazon |
| Spaceman | Peter | February 23, 2024 | Streaming on Netflix |
Beyond acting, Nayyar is broadening his horizons behind the camera. In 2022, Deadline reported that he was collaborating with Nitya Mehra and Reel FX Originals on a new animated feature titled Diya. Nayyar has also left the door open to the possibility of reprising his role as Raj in a Big Bang Theory spinoff or revival.
