Like every year, Forbes has just released their latest list featuring highest paid Indian celebrities. Interestingly, this year only three celebrities could make it to the list and all of them are from Bollywood. These include Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar.
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan & Akshay KumarShah Rukh Khan finds the 65th place on the list and emerges as the top Indian celebrity. According to Forbes, the actor made earnings of $38 million this year. The megastar, who was last seen in Jab Harry Met Sejal, earned this significant amount from his last hit film Raees, which released in the beginning of the year. He also earned a lot through various endorsements deals.
Besides Shah Rukh, the only two Indians which could make it to the list are Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. With yearly earnings of $ 37 million, Salman Khan has taken the 71st position on the list while Akshay Kumar stood at the 80th rank. Salman earned significantly from his last blockbuster Sultan. He reportedly made around Rs 588 crore worldwide from the film.
With earnings of $ 35.5 million, Akshay is at 80th spot. In the past year, he has done four films, apart from endorsements for products ranging from deodorant to batteries. All his films have been super hits at the box office. His latest film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha has also opened well at the ticket window.