With $48.5 mn, Akshay Kumar 6th highest-paid male actor; Dwayne Johnson leads the list
Kumar is the only Bollywood star in the top 10.
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Most of Kumar's income came from product endorsements; Johnson earned $87.5 million from June 1, 2019 to June 1, 2020.
LOS ANGELES: Wrestler-turned-movie star Dwayne Johnson clung to the top slot on the list of the world's highest-paid male actors for a second straight year, according to an annual tally released by Forbes magazine on Tuesday.
Johnson, also known by his ring name 'The Rock', earned $87.5 million from June 1, 2019 to June 1, 2020, Forbes said, including $23.5 million from Netflix Inc to star in movie thriller "Red Notice." He also benefited from his 'Project Rock' fitness wear line for Under Armour Inc.
Ryan Reynolds, who co-stars with Johnson in "Red Notice," came in second in the Forbes ranking of male stars. He earned $20 million for that film, plus another $20 million for Netflix movie "Six Underground," the magazine said, part of his $71.5 million total for the one-year period.
Reynolds, who co-stars with Johnson in 'Red Notice', is at the second spot on the list. Actor and producer Mark Wahlberg, star of Netflix action comedy "Spenser Confidential," finished third with $58 million. Next on the list were actors Ben Affleck with $55 million and Vin Diesel with $54 million.
Akshay Kumar, the only Bollywood star in the top 10, landed in sixth place with earnings of $48.5 million. Most of his income came from product endorsements, Forbes said.
Rounding out the list were "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, actors Will Smith and Adam Sandler, and martial-arts star Jackie Chan.
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The figures are pre-tax and do not include deductions for fees given to agents, managers and lawyers, Forbes said.
The magazine releases a separate list of highest-paid actresses.
From 'Mission Mangal' To '2.0', Akshay Kumar Movies That Entered The Rs 100-Crore Club
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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who became 2019's fourth highest-paid actor in the world according to Forbes, is winning hearts with his performance in 'Mission Mangal'.
Apart from his highest grossing film so far, the other movies have kept the cash registers ringing for the past few years.
From 'Kesari' to 'Housefull' series, 12 of Kumar's movies have entered the Rs 100-crore club, and taken the box office by storm.
On his 52nd birthday, here's a look at the blockbusters by Khiladi of Bollywood.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who became 2019's fourth highest-paid actor in the world according to Forbes, is winning hearts with his performance in 'Mission Mangal'.
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Currently at Rs 193.14 crore, Akshay Kumar's highest grossing film, 'Mission Mangal', is all set to cross enter the Rs 200 crore-club. The movie was also minted the biggest opener after its release last month. The film managed to earn Rs 128.16 crore in just right days.
Directed by Jagan Shakti, the film also stars Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Kirti Kulhari, Taapsee Pannu and Nithya Menen. The multi-starrer film is based on Indian Space Research Organisation's 2013 Mars Orbiter Mission, also called Mangalyaan.
Currently at Rs 193.14 crore, Akshay Kumar's highest grossing film, 'Mission Mangal', is all set to cross enter the Rs 200 crore-club. The movie was also minted the biggest opener after its release l..
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'Kesari' crossed the Rs 100-crore mark worldwide in its opening weekend earlier this year. The movie has managed to earn a total of over Rs 151 crore.
'Kesari' crossed the Rs 100-crore mark worldwide in its opening weekend earlier this year. The movie has managed to earn a total of over Rs 151 crore.
'2.0' - the sequel to 'Robot' - which was Akshay Kumar’s entry into the South Indian film industry, kept the cash registers ringing. The Hindi version of Rajnikanth-starrer '2.0' earned over Rs 185 crore.
'2.0' - the sequel to 'Robot' - which was Akshay Kumar’s entry into the South Indian film industry, kept the cash registers ringing. The Hindi version of Rajnikanth-starrer '2.0' earned over Rs 185 c..
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Within two weeks of its release, the movie entered the Rs 100-crore club. The movie also made history by being the first Bollywood film to release in Saudi Arabia. 'Gold' is the fictional story of the India's iconic win at the 1948 London Olympics, featuring stars Amit Sadh, Kunal Kapoor and Vineet Kumar Singh.
Within two weeks of its release, the movie entered the Rs 100-crore club. The movie also made history by being the first Bollywood film to release in Saudi Arabia. 'Gold' is the fictional story of th..
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The Akshay Kumar-starrer earned a total of Rs 134.22 crore at the box office. The Shree Narayan Singh directorial got a 'much larger' opening in China than previously released Bollywood movies like 'Hindi Medium' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' is a satirical comedy in support of PM Narendra Modi's campaign to improve sanitation conditions in India. After massive success of the movie, Kumar will return with 'Toilet 2'.
The Akshay Kumar-starrer earned a total of Rs 134.22 crore at the box office. The Shree Narayan Singh directorial got a 'much larger' opening in China than previously released Bollywood movies like '..
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The movie earned Rs 117 crore at the box office, and thrives on the comic timing of Akshay Kumar. The Subhash Kapoor directorial has a well balance of humour with a well-written screenplay.
The movie earned Rs 117 crore at the box office, and thrives on the comic timing of Akshay Kumar. The Subhash Kapoor directorial has a well balance of humour with a well-written screenplay.
Akshay Kumar won a National Award or his performance in this action-drama. The movie raked Rs 127.49 crore at the box office. It is based on true events about a man who manages to uphold his and the nation's integrity.
Akshay Kumar won a National Award or his performance in this action-drama. The movie raked Rs 127.49 crore at the box office. It is based on true events about a man who manages to uphold his and the ..
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The Housefull franchise has been the audience favourite or quite some time. The Sajid Khan directorial minted Rs 109.14 crore at the box office. The film is a laughter riot, starring Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon.
The Housefull franchise has been the audience favourite or quite some time. The Sajid Khan directorial minted Rs 109.14 crore at the box office. The film is a laughter riot, starring Jacqueline Ferna..
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Raja Krishna Menon directorial earned Rs 128.1 crore at the box office. The movie is based on a true event during the time of Gulf War when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990. The thriller has a whiff of 'Argo' featuring Ben Affleck.
Raja Krishna Menon directorial earned Rs 128.1 crore at the box office. The movie is based on a true event during the time of Gulf War when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990. The thriller has a w..
