Akshay Kumar has added yet another feather to his hat. The actor has made his way to 'Highest Paid Entertainers' list' released by Forbes magazine. And, he is the only Indian to make it to the list! Akshay stands tall at the 33 rank leaving behind Hollywood biggies like Rihanna, Kevin Hart, Jackie Chan, Bradley Cooper, Scarlett Johansson and many more.

Although Akshay got beaten by Iron Man Robert Downey Jr by just $1 million as the Avengers actor earned $66 million, the Sooryavanshi actor secured $65 million. The list is dominated by Taylor Swift, who all of 29, earned a whopping $185 million. She is followed by Kylie Jenner, with $170 million. Kanye West, Lionel Messi and Ed Sheeran take up the third, fourth and fifth spot respectively. 

Akshay Kumar

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Akshay earned USD 40.5 million in 2018, according to Forbes magazine. The actor was closely followed by his contemporary Salman Khan raking in USD 38.5 million. In 2017, Akshay Kumar earned $35.5 million while Shah Rukh Khan got $38 million and Salman garnered $37 million. 2016 saw Shah Rukh earn $33 million, Salman at $28.5 million and Akshay garner $31.5 million. This time, neither Shah Rukh nor Salman have managed to make it to the list. 

(Source: Times Now/ Forbes)