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Ajay Devgn’s Singham sold for around Rs 12 crores making him the most bankable actor in Bollywood

This will definitely make everyone get up and notice this man. Ajay Devgn starrer Singham has been sold for approximately 12 crores! That too only in Bombay territory. And, with this development, Ajay Devgn becomes the costliest horse in the derby of Bollywood.

Another film by the rocking Golmaal 3 duo, Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty, it is bought by Rakesh Sippy’s Raksha Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Not going deep into the ‘business’ details of it, Rakesh Sippy says, “I would not like to comment on the price as it’s a business call but yes, we have bought the film.

I have seen the original South Indian version of Singham. The combination Ajay Devgn and director Rohit Shetty works for me.” To add, Salman Khan’s Dabangg too was sold for the same price of 12 crores as Ajay’s Singham.

With huge amounts riding on him, Ajay is seemingly the most bankable star in the industry. For one, 2010 is clearly a proof of this.

Of the six releases last year, Ajay delivered four hits with Golmaal 3, Raajneeti, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?.

Also, Rakesh Sippy reasons why Devgn rocks, “Ajay has not been stagnant. He has done different genres of films. I also distributed Golmaal 3.

Although Aakrosh was disappointing at the box office, Golmaal 3 and Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai did exceptionally well in Mumbai.

He is a dependable actor. He has even experimented in the genre of comedy with Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji and Golmaal 3.”

Trade expert Taran Adarsh says, “When he started out, he was known to do only action films but if you look at his body of work over the years, he has proved his versatility. In fact, last year itself he proved that he is an all rounder and has the quality of a fine actor.

With Singham, Ajay is back in action, which is his forte, plus it is Rohit Shetty. I think it will be unbeatable! Ajay is going back to his roots after experimenting and being proved successful.”

Opining on the return of the action flicks genre, Taran further adds, “Action films are back and they make a terrific start. Gone are the days when people said that action films would not work in multiplexes.

Dabangg did phenomenal in single screens as well as multiplexes and so will Singham. Now, when every actor is going towards action films, Ajay has already mastered the art.”

Editor of Box Office India Vajir Singh says, “Singham is one of the hottest films in the trade today.

The formidable team of Rohit Shetty and Ajay has an unmatched box office record. The film was a blockbuster down South and Ajay is an apt choice for the film.

Rohit is known for his action sequences and together they will have a killer action film this year.”

Speaking about Ajay, Vajir Singh added, “Ajay is one of the few intelligent actors in Bollywood. He understands the business and knows the ideal release periods.

He has comprehended the formula of making films within a stipulated budget and knows his audience. His box office record of last year proves that.”

So directors and producers out there, it’s time to go and grab this man!