Salman Khan had been sentenced to five years' imprisonment in the Chinkara poaching case and this has left the Indian film Industry stupefied because the loss that will be incurred because of the Actor's absence for such along time is too great to ignore.

Bollywood today sharply reacted to a court verdict sentencing, saying the punishment was "too harsh" as the film industry pundits said an estimated Rs 100 crore was at stake on the macho man.

Salman is currently shooting for six films, including big budget banners such as 'Babul, 'Jaaneman', 'Salaam-e-Ishq', and 'Marigold', which is an international venture.

The verdict against Salman puts at risk not only the estimated Rs 75 crore invested in these films, but also another Rs 25 crore in advertisements and promotions that the actor is currently endorsing, trade analysts said.

The star is also shooting for his brother Sohail Khan's as yet untitled home production.

"The court verdict would certainly come as a blow for the producers in which Salman is acting and film production would be hampered. Nearly Rs 100 crore is at stake involving Salman with at least six movies on the floor," film analyst S Kumar Mohan told.

However, he said, this should not affect the career of Salman, since he is an established Bollywood star with a massive fan following.

"The verdict is indeed shocking but no one is above law," Mohan said adding the punishment was too harsh.