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Economic Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
This Indian actor's first cheque was Rs 5,000. Now his net worth is Rs 2,500 crore and owns villas across the world. Check his source of income
First paycheck Akshay Kumar file photo Production powerhouse Dressed for success Investing in Indian sports Gaming and going digital Startup-savvy A real estate mogul What's next for him? From pocketing Rs 5,001 for his first film, Deedar, to commanding over Rs 90 crore per project today, Akshay Kumar 's financial journey is nothing short of a Bollywood blockbuster. Once armed with just determination, the Khiladi of Hindi cinema is now one of the highest-paid actors in the world, with Forbes reporting a staggering net worth of Rs 2,500 crore. And the story doesn't end at just films. Kumar's empire spans production houses , fashion, gaming, sports, real estate, and startup investments, proving he's not just a superstar on-screen, but a savvy businessman off it an interview with Pinkvilla, Akshay Kumar revealed that his first paycheck was a modest Rs 5,001, not for his 1991 debut Saugandh, but for Deedar, signed for Rs 50,000 by filmmaker Pramod Chakravorty. Today, the same actor is said to earn anywhere between Rs 60 crore to Rs 145 crore per film, as per Forbes, depending on the project, making his rise not just inspirational, but Rs 5,001 to now earning in crores, let's take a look at Akshay Kumar's source of income and net worth-Akshay launched Hari Om Entertainment in 2008, now known as Cape Of Good Films. The banner has produced hits like Airlift, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and OMG 2. He also co-founded Grazing Goat Pictures, which backed Jamai Raja and Singh Is Bliing. His next big production: Jolly LLB 3, with Arshad 2023, Kumar ventured into fashion with his athleisure brand Force IX, a collaboration with Maniish Mandhana. The label reflects his fitness-forward persona and quickly gained popularity among fans and fitness enthusiasts alike.A die-hard fitness fan, Akshay took his passion further by investing in two kabaddi teams , as per GQ India: Khalsa Warriors in the World Kabaddi League and Bengal Warriors in the Pro Kabaddi League, betting big on homegrown talent and traditional the PUBG ban, Kumar introduced FAU-G, an online battle game, with 20% of its profits pledged to the Bharat Ke Veer actor has made strategic investments in the digital space, too. In 2019, he backed health-tech startup GOQii, alongside Ratan Tata . A year later, he joined hands with Rana Daggubati to launch Socialswag, a platform connecting fans to celebrities via masterclasses and live luxurious property portfolio spans countries. As per GQ India, in Mumbai, he resides in an Rs 80 crore sea-facing duplex in Juhu with Twinkle Khanna. He also owns a Portuguese-style villa in Goa, a beach house in Mauritius, and multiple homes in Toronto, will soon appear in Kannappa, a Telugu mythological film alongside Prabhas and Mohanlal, slated for a theatrical release on June 27, 2025. While it's only a cameo, it shows Kumar's growing influence across industries and regions. He also has Jolly LLB 3, which is slated for release in September.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This Indian actor's first cheque was Rs 5,000. Now his net worth is Rs 2,500 crore and owns villas across the world. Check his source of income
From pocketing Rs 5,001 for his first film, Deedar, to commanding over Rs 90 crore per project today, Akshay Kumar 's financial journey is nothing short of a Bollywood blockbuster. Once armed with just determination, the Khiladi of Hindi cinema is now one of the highest-paid actors in the world, with Forbes reporting a staggering net worth of Rs 2,500 crore. And the story doesn't end at just films. Kumar's empire spans production houses , fashion, gaming, sports, real estate, and startup investments, proving he's not just a superstar on-screen, but a savvy businessman off it too. First paycheck In an interview with Pinkvilla, Akshay Kumar revealed that his first paycheck was a modest Rs 5,001, not for his 1991 debut Saugandh, but for Deedar, signed for Rs 50,000 by filmmaker Pramod Chakravorty. Today, the same actor is said to earn anywhere between Rs 60 crore to Rs 145 crore per film, as per Forbes, depending on the project, making his rise not just inspirational, but aspirational. Akshay Kumar file photo From Rs 5,001 to now earning in crores, let's take a look at Akshay Kumar's source of income and net worth- Production powerhouse Akshay launched Hari Om Entertainment in 2008, now known as Cape Of Good Films. The banner has produced hits like Airlift, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and OMG 2. He also co-founded Grazing Goat Pictures, which backed Jamai Raja and Singh Is Bliing. His next big production: Jolly LLB 3, with Arshad Warsi. Dressed for success In 2023, Kumar ventured into fashion with his athleisure brand Force IX, a collaboration with Maniish Mandhana. The label reflects his fitness-forward persona and quickly gained popularity among fans and fitness enthusiasts alike. Investing in Indian sports A die-hard fitness fan, Akshay took his passion further by investing in two kabaddi teams , as per GQ India: Khalsa Warriors in the World Kabaddi League and Bengal Warriors in the Pro Kabaddi League, betting big on homegrown talent and traditional sports. Gaming and going digital Post the PUBG ban, Kumar introduced FAU-G, an online battle game, with 20% of its profits pledged to the Bharat Ke Veer Trust. Startup-savvy The actor has made strategic investments in the digital space, too. In 2019, he backed health-tech startup GOQii, alongside Ratan Tata . A year later, he joined hands with Rana Daggubati to launch Socialswag, a platform connecting fans to celebrities via masterclasses and live chats. A real estate mogul Akshay's luxurious property portfolio spans countries. As per GQ India, in Mumbai, he resides in an Rs 80 crore sea-facing duplex in Juhu with Twinkle Khanna. He also owns a Portuguese-style villa in Goa, a beach house in Mauritius, and multiple homes in Toronto, Canada. What's next for him? Akshay will soon appear in Kannappa, a Telugu mythological film alongside Prabhas and Mohanlal, slated for a theatrical release on June 27, 2025. While it's only a cameo, it shows Kumar's growing influence across industries and regions. He also has Jolly LLB 3, which is slated for release in September.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
From Rs 5,001 to Rs 90 crore: Akshay Kumar's salary rise in 33 years will leave you stunned
Akshay Kumar is one of the most successful, beloved, and bankable actors in the entertainment industry. Since he started working in the industry, this actor has achieved numerous milestones and garnered a fanbase that remains unmatched. However, he has become a huge star through his sheer hard work and dedication. Earlier, in an exclusive chat with us, Akshay revealed the amount of his first paycheque, which is even less than Rs 10,000. Akshay Kumar reveals his first paycheque In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Akshay Kumar was asked about his first paycheque. The actor disclosed it was, "Rs 5,001." When asked if it was for his 1991 film, Saugandh, the actor refused, adding, "My first cheque was from Deedar. From Mr Pramod Chakravorty Ji, I got Rs 5,001." He further disclosed, "I'd signed the film for Rs 50,000." From earning his first paycheck of Rs 5,001 to now reportedly charging Rs 90 crore for a film alongside Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar's journey has truly been inspirational. Watch Akshay Kumar's exclusive interview with Pinkvilla here- Reflecting on his journey, the Hera Pheri actor credited his luck more than his hard work. Akshay said, "It's 70 per cent luck and 30 per cent hard work." Emphasising on this topic, Kumar said, "I think a man's career, if it's successful or whatever he does, it's 70 per cent luck and 30 per cent hard work." He encouraged the youth to keep on trying for success. Along with this, Akshay is also in the news as Paresh Rawal has taken an unexpected exit from Hera Pheri 3. Following the exit, the matter took a legal turn when Akshay's company sued Rawal for Rs 25 crore. Giving an exclusive update about it, the actor recently told Pinkvilla that he is hopeful about everything going well. He said, "Everything will go well only. I know, for sure." Over the years, Akshay Kumar has delivered massive hits like Hera Pheri, Welcome, Housefull, OMG, and more. At present, he is gearing up for his upcoming Telugu mythological saga titled Kannappa. While Vishnu Manchu plays the lead role, Akshay will make a special appearance in the movie along with actors Mohanlal and Prabhas. Kannappa is slated to hit theatres on June 27, 2025.
