Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Producer Accuses Akshay Kumar of Refusing Fee Refund
A producer named Shailendra Singh made a movie with Akshay Kumar called 8 x 10 Tasveer.
The movie didn't do well and cost Shailendra a lot of money.
He asked Akshay to give back some of his fee, but Akshay said no.
Shailendra also said Akshay is very focused on money and always gets what he wants.
He even had to sue to get the title of another movie back.
Shailendra also mentioned that another actor, John Abraham, didn't refund his fee either after their movie failed.
Akshay has said in the past that he earns money honestly and pays a lot in taxes.
Producer Shailendra Singh accused Akshay Kumar of refusing to refund part of his fee after the film 8 x 10 Tasveer flopped.
The film, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, was supposed to cost Rs 30-35 crore but ended up costing much more due to location changes.
Shailendra claimed he lost Rs 85 crore and asked Akshay to take responsibility, but Akshay refused.
Shailendra also mentioned that Akshay increases his fees strategically and is very business-minded.
Shailendra had to sue to get the title of another movie back from Akshay after it became a hit.
- Who
- Producer Shailendra Singh and actor Akshay Kumar
- What
- Dispute over fee refund after film flopped
- When
- After the release of 8 x 10 Tasveer
- Where
- India, Canada, South Africa (filming locations)
- Why
- Shailendra Singh claimed Akshay Kumar refused to refund part of his fee after the film bombed at the box office
- Producer
- Shailendra Singh
- Film
- 8 x 10 Tasveer
- Director
- Nagesh Kukunoor
- Loss Amount
- Rs 85 crore
- Original Budget
- Rs 30-35 crore
- Locations
- Munnar, Calgary, Cape Town
- Song Fee
- Rs 9 crore for one song in Jumbo
- Other Actor Mentioned
- John Abraham
