Producer Alleges Akshay Kumar is 'Businessman First, Actor Later' Over Film Flop
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News18•29-01-2026, 17:05
Producer Alleges Akshay Kumar is 'Businessman First, Actor Later' Over Film Flop
- •Filmmaker Shailendra Singh accused Akshay Kumar of being "money-minded" and prioritizing business over acting after their 2009 film 8 x 10 Tasveer flopped.
- •Singh claimed the film's budget ballooned from ₹30 crore to ₹85 crore due to Akshay's scheduling demands, leading to significant losses.
- •After the film's failure, Singh requested a partial refund from Akshay, who allegedly refused to return any amount, causing Singh to stop making films.
- •Singh detailed Akshay's "strategic" fee inflation, citing instances like ₹9 crore for a song in Jumbo and a legal battle over the 'Singh Is Kinng' title.
- •Akshay Kumar has previously defended himself against similar accusations, stating he earns money through hard work and is a top taxpayer.
Why It Matters: Producer Shailendra Singh alleges Akshay Kumar's business-first approach led to film losses and fee disputes.
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