Akshay Kumar Net Worth

Akshay Kumar net worth in 2026 is estimated at 2700 crore rupees, about 315 million dollars, according to Forbes cited reporting in The Economic Times. Other 2026 estimates range from 2300 crore to 2900 crore rupees, with most converging on 2500 crore to 2700 crore rupees overall.

He made his money through more than 100 films across 30 years, with per film fees reported at 60 crore to 145 crore rupees and a profit share model. He added 30 brand endorsements, his Cape of Good Films production company, television hosting and startup investments. Film fees remain his income source.

His birth name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. He was born on September 9, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He worked as a martial arts teacher and model before entering films, and adopted the screen name Akshay Kumar in his acting career. The name has stayed with him throughout his Bollywood success.

Reports put his per film fee in a 60 crore to 145 crore rupee bracket, though he has said he now often takes a profit share instead of an upfront fee. Profit sharing links his pay to a film box office result, which can raise earnings on hits and reduce them on flops. His fee varies by project.

He lives in a duplex in Juhu, Mumbai, reported to be worth about 80 crore rupees. He also owns a Goa villa, Mumbai apartments, a GIFT City duplex and properties in Canada. His Mumbai home remains his base, close to the Bollywood studios where he has worked for more than three decades.

Yes. He previously held Canadian citizenship but regained Indian citizenship in 2023, a move he announced publicly. The announcement ended years of public discussion about his citizenship status. He has since described India as his home, and his citizenship change was widely reported across Indian media outlets.