Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood has made a significant commercial real estate transaction, leasing a prime unit in Trade Centre BKC, Mumbai’s bustling Bandra East locality, to HDFC Bank Limited. This high-value deal, officially registered in February 2026, marks a notable moment in Mumbai's competitive commercial property landscape.
Deal Specifics
• Tenant: HDFC Bank Limited
• Location: Trade Centre BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai
• Starting Monthly Rent: ₹11.75 lakhs
• Lease Tenure: Nine years
• Rent Escalation: A 15% increase is stipulated after the expiry of each successive three-year period.
• Security Deposit: The agreement includes a security deposit of ₹70.50 lakhs.
• Unit Details: The commercial unit boasts a carpet area of 2,700 sq. ft. (250.83 sq. m.) and comes with three dedicated car parking spaces.
Bandra is a coveted address, recognized as one of Mumbai’s most established and high-value real estate markets. It offers a unique blend of premium residential and commercial properties, attracting both discerning end-users and savvy investors. The locality benefits from exceptional connectivity via the Western Express Highway, Bandra railway station, and upcoming Metro lines, and its strategic proximity to major business districts such as Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Lower Parel, and the international airport further enhances its appeal. Bandra is also known for housing several high-net-worth individuals and public figures, including renowned actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and Ranbir Kapoor, solidifying its elite status.
A Lucrative Investment Sonu Sood originally purchased this commercial unit for ₹24.25 crores, with the deal registered in October 2012. Based on the current lease terms and his initial investment, the property is expected to deliver an attractive average annual rental yield of approximately 6.7% over the nine-year lease period, underscoring the shrewdness of this long-term investment.
About Sonu Sood Sonu Sood is a prominent Indian actor, film producer, and highly regarded philanthropist, known for his extensive work in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada cinema. He commenced his acting journey with the Tamil film 'Kallazhagar' in 1999 and made his Hindi film debut with 'Shaheed-E-Azam' (2002). Sood gained widespread acclaim for his antagonist roles, notably in 'Arundhati' (2009), and has starred in numerous successful films including 'Yuva' (2004), 'Jodhaa Akbar' (2008), 'Dabangg' (2010), 'Happy New Year' (2014), and 'Simmba' (2018). Beyond his cinematic achievements, Sonu Sood earned immense national and international admiration for his monumental humanitarian efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, solidifying his reputation as a compassionate public figure.
