Forbes list 2018: Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan beat Hollywood biggies;

Forbes list 2018: Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan beat Hollywood biggies; highlight among 10 world's most generously compensated performing artists 

Forbes list 2018: Bollywood whizzes Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan have made it to the main 10 of the yearly Forbes' rundown of the world's best-paid male performers. The 'Gold' star positions number seven on the rundown with a profit of USD 40.5 million, while Salman, by winning USD 38.5 million, has scored the ninth position.

Forbes' rundown of the world's best-paid male performing artists 2018

• George Clooney – USD 239m 
• Dwayne Johnson – USD 124m 
• Robert Downey Jr – USD 81m 
• Chris Hemsworth – USD 64.5m 
• Jackie Chan - USD 45.5m 
• Will Smith – USD 42m 
• Akshay Kumar - USD 40.5m 
• Adam Sandler – USD 39.5m 
• Salman Khan – USD 38.5m 
• Chris Evans – USD 34m 

On a related note, Akshay and Salman made it to Forbes' rundown of best 100 most generously compensated performers 2018, which was declared a month ago. While Akshay was positioned 76th on the rundown, the 'Bharat' star anchored the 82nd spot.