Basking in the success of his career Akshay Kumar has now found a spot for himself in Forbes’ top 10 World’s Highest-Paid Actor list. Yes, you heard that right! Known for his movie choices, Akshay Kumar is the only Bollywood star to find a spot in the top 10 list with earnings of $48.5 million. He is on the 6th position. As mentioned by Forbes, most of his income came from product endorsements. Akshay has not only left his Bollywood contemporaries behind, he also beat Hollywood stars like Will Smith and Jackie Chan.
Topping the list is Dwayne Johnson, who earning were up to $87.5 million. Ryan Reynolds takes the 2nd 2nd spot with $71.5 million. Mark Wahlber, Ben Affleck, Vin Diesel take 3rd, 4th and 5th spot with earning $58, $55 and $54 million respectively. As Akshay Kumar becomes the only Bollywood actor to gain the position in top 10, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Will Smith, Adam Sandler, and Jackie Chan take the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th spot.
Speaking about his films, Akshay recently dashed off to Scotland with his team to shoot for his upcoming film Bell Bottom. The actor is also gearing up to shoot for films like Prithviraj, Bachchan Pandey, Atrangi Re and Hera Pheri 3. Due to COVID-19 Sooryavanshi’s release was pushed to an unknown date.
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On Raksha Bandhan, Akshay Kumar announced his latest film Raksha Bandhan which he dedicated to his sister. Sharing the good news on social media, the Sooryavanshi actor wrote, “Hardly ever in life does one come across a story that touches your heart so deeply and so instantly...it’s the quickest I’ve signed a film in my career. A story that will make you laugh and it will make you cry. And it will make us realise how blessed are those who have sisters. Dedicating this film, #Rakshabandhan to my dear sister, Alka and to the most special bond in the world...that of a brother and sister.” (ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar Talks About Resuming Work Amidst The Coronavirus Pandemic, Asks: 'How Long Can You Live In Fear?')
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