Akshay Kumarwho is currently basking in the success of his latest release, ‘Bhooth Bangla’, recently looked at the earnings of ‘Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani’ and revealed that his daily rate at the time was a handsome 8 to 9 lakh. The retrospective revelation has since attracted widespread attention from fans and industry watchers alike.
Akshay Kumar on his day Bollywood Salary
In a candid conversation with Shubhankar Mishra, Akshay Kumar recalled the time when intraday payments were the industry standard. He was clearly nostalgic for what those terms meant to him personally. He said, “Uss time mujhe achhe khaase mil jaate thay; din ka mil jata tha 8 se 9 lakh rupees (Back then, I used to earn quite a good amount; I used to earn around 8 to 9 lakhs a day).”
about’Jaani Dushman : Ek Anokhi Kahani ‘
‘Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani’ was Rajkumar Kohli’s latest directorial venture and was one of the most expansive ensembles in Bollywood. The film starred Sunny Deol, Sonu Nigam, Suniel Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Arshad Warsi, Aditya Pancholi, Rambha, Sharad Kapoor, Manisha Koirala and Armaan Kohli, along with Akshay Kumar. It remains a memorable, if eccentric, chapter in early 2000s Hindi cinema.
More about ‘Bhooth Bangla’
A horror comedy that marks his association with director Akshay Kumar Priyadarshan after almost 16 years. The film also stars Tabu and Jisshu U Sengupta.Apart from Akshay, the film also stars Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Rajesh Sharma and late Asrani. The film opened in theaters on April 17, 2026. So far, the film has earned more than 20 crores at the box office. The film is expected to cross the 30 crore mark in theaters today.
More about Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar will next be seen in Priyadarshan’s ‘Haiwaan’ opposite Saif Ali Khan. Ahmed Khan’s ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ is also lined up for release.
