Akshay, Salman among Forbes highest paid actors 2018

The annual Forbes' list of the world's best-paid male actors of 2018 is out. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar ranks at number seven with earnings of 40.5 million dollars, while Salman Khan, by earning 38.5 million dollars, has scored the ninth position.

Akshay had two releases this year – Padman and Gold. Both the films were declared hits minting a lot of money at the box office.

Forbes describes Salman as, “This Bollywood mainstay continues to produce and star in hits such as Tiger Zinda Hai, cashing in on backend profits. Coupled with a slew of endorsements from Suzuki motorcycles to Chlormint gum, he remains one of India's top earners.”

The list is topped by Hollywood star George Clooney.