A trade paper has hinted that Akshay Kumar, the original Khiladi of the Hindi film industry, will make a very special appearance in Khiladi 786 produced by Himesh Reshammiya, for a whopper fee.

Says an insider, "Akshay who has a very special appearance in Himesh's film is reportedly being paid 20 cr. Apparently, 12 cr has already been paid to him as signing amount before the press advertisements were carried and another 8 cr will be paid to the actor before the principal photography starts."

Akshay however denies the whole story. He says, "I am the producer of Khiladi 786. My fee is zero because I will obviously get a share in the profits. Besides I am doing a full-fledged role in the film and not a special appearance." Guess someone just jumped the gun! Akki's is the last word.