India, June 11 -- Reports earlier this week claimed that actor Akshay Kumar had charged around Rs.1.7-1.8 crore as an upfront fee for Welcome To The Jungle while entering into a profit-sharing arrangement. However, when asked about the reports at the film's trailer launch, the actor dismissed the speculation.

Addressing the speculation during the film's trailer launch event, today the actor clarified that the reported figure is inaccurate and explaining that his decision to be a part of the project is driven by factors beyond remuneration.

"To be honest, whoever told you, you said Rs.1.7 crore, right? I didn't take that much, I didn't get that much," he said during the launch.

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