‘Golmaal 5’ Fee Controversy Takes New Turn As Makers Dismiss Reports Around Akshay Kumar And Ajay Devgn

The buzz around Golmaal 5 just got even louder  but this time, it’s not because of the film’s comedy chaos.

Over the last 24 hours, reports claiming that Akshay Kumar was being paid a massive ₹35–40 crore for barely 18–22 shooting days  allegedly more than Ajay Devgn’s upfront fee  had completely taken over social media and entertainment headlines.

However, fresh reports now suggest that the makers are not happy with the narrative being circulated online.

According to new updates, sources close to the production have reportedly dismissed the comparison being made between Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn’s remuneration, clarifying that the financial structures of both actors are entirely different. The reports further claim that Ajay Devgn is associated with the film on a backend profit-sharing model rather than a conventional fixed-fee arrangement.

This means that while Akshay’s reported upfront paycheck may appear larger on paper, Ajay’s long-term earnings from the film could work very differently depending on the movie’s box office and business performance.

And honestly, that changes the conversation completely.

The franchise itself has always revolved around Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty’s partnership, making direct fee comparisons slightly more complicated than simple headline numbers.

At the same time, Akshay Kumar’s entry into the Golmaal universe has already become one of the biggest Bollywood talking points of the year. Reports suggest the actor could be playing a surprising and possibly negative role in the film  something that has massively increased fan curiosity around the project.

The fifth installment is expected to reunite much of the original gang, including Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu, and Sharman Joshi alongside Ajay Devgn.

Meanwhile, social media remains divided.

Some fans are shocked by the sheer scale of Akshay’s reported fee, while others believe the conversation around “who got paid more” is being blown out of proportion without understanding how backend profit-sharing deals work in big franchise films.

As of now, neither Akshay Kumar nor Ajay Devgn has publicly reacted to the ongoing reports. But one thing is certain  Golmaal 5 is already creating blockbuster-level noise long before its release.