Akshay Kumar: News

Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia more suitably known as Akshay Kumar was born in Amritsar, Punjab in the year 1967. He has acted in over a hundred bollywood films and is also a producer and a martial arts expert. He has Canadian citizenship and is married to former bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna. Recently Akshay Kumar featured in Forbes' 100 Highest-Paid Celebrities list.

24 Dec 2024

Ajay Devgn

Bollywood bids adieu to legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal

The Indian film fraternity came together on Tuesday to give a tearful adieu to legendary filmmaker, Shyam Benegal.

24 Dec 2024

Ajay Devgn

OTT releases this week: 'Squid Game' S02, 'Singham Again'

With 2024 just a week away, the last week of December guarantees a bunch of exciting over-the-top (OTT) releases.

19 Dec 2024

Priyadarshan

Tabu, Akshay to reunite for Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla': Report

The upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla will see a star-studded cast, with Akshay Kumar headlining the highly anticipated project.

18 Dec 2024

Pathaan

Akshay to play 'quirky cop' in Milan Luthria's next: Report

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar will soon reunite with director Milan Luthria for an upcoming vigilante cop action film.

16 Dec 2024

Mohanlal

'Kannappa': Mohanlal is introduced as Kirata—a mythical warrior

The first look of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal as Kirata in the upcoming film Kannappa, produced by Vishnu Manchu, has been unveiled.

12 Dec 2024

Abhishek Bachchan

Flying object injures Akshay Kumar's eye during 'Housefull 5' shoot

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has reportedly sustained an eye injury on the sets of his upcoming film, Housefull 5.

11 Dec 2024

Anees Bazmee

Akshay returning for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4'? Anees Bazmee teases possibilities

In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, director Anees Bazmee spoke about Akshay Kumar's return to the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise in its fourth installment.

11 Dec 2024

Amar Kaushik

'Sky Force': Akshay, Nimrat gear up to shoot 'musical spectacle'

Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, along with debutant Veer Pahariya, will soon be shooting a grand promotional song for their upcoming movie Sky Force.

10 Dec 2024

Priyadarshan

'Bhooth Bangla': Akshay-Priyadarshan's horror-comedy locks release date

Akshay Kumar has started shooting for his upcoming film, Bhooth Bangla. The project brings him back together with ace director Priyadarshan after a gap of 14 years.

08 Dec 2024

Ananya Panday

Karan Johar's mother Hiroo Johar hospitalized; condition 'stable'

Hiroo Johar, the mother of famous Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, has been admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

06 Dec 2024

Ali Abbas Zafar

Court permits FIR against Ali Abbas Zafar over 'BMCM' controversy

A Mumbai court has directed the Bandra Police to file an FIR against filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar and his associates.

06 Dec 2024

Bollywood

Pratibha Ranta to Lakshya: List of 2024's top Bollywood debutants

The year 2024 has already seen an influx of new talent in Bollywood, with a number of debutants giving memorable performances.

04 Dec 2024

Amazon Prime Video

When, where to watch 'Singham Again' on OTT

The star-studded film Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty, is all set to make its digital debut after wrapping up its theatrical run on Wednesday.

04 Dec 2024

Govinda

No Govinda in 'Bhagam Bhag 2'? Actor speaks out

The 2006 comedy film Bhagam Bhag, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal, has been a cult classic. Now, nearly two decades later, a sequel has been confirmed.

01 Dec 2024

Box Office Collection

'Singham Again' rakes in over ₹245cr in 30 days

The Bollywood film Singham Again has reportedly raked in an impressive ₹245.15 crore net collection in 30 days, according to a report by Sacnilk.

30 Nov 2024

Box Office

'Housefull 5': Will Akshay Kumar's franchise cross ₹800cr milestone

The Housefull franchise, one of the most popular comedy series in Hindi cinema, has reportedly collected a whopping ₹497.5 crore from its four installments at the Indian box office.

28 Nov 2024

Ibrahim Ali Khan

Ibrahim Ali Khan's 'Sarzameen' eyes Republic Day 2025 release: Report

Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan is gearing up for his Bollywood debut with the much-anticipated film Sarzameen.

27 Nov 2024

Abhishek Bachchan

'Housefull 5' big cast reveal: 18 stars lead final schedule

The much-anticipated comedy film Housefull 5 has wrapped up its shooting on a grand note.

25 Nov 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Vishnu Manchu-Akshay Kumar's 'Kannappa' sets release date: April 2025

Vishnu Manchu's highly-anticipated movie Kannappa now has a release date: April 25, 2025.

22 Nov 2024

Govinda

Confirmed! 'Bhagam Bhag 2 is happening with Akshay, Govinda, Paresh

The much-awaited sequel to the 2006 cult comedy-thriller Bhagam Bhag is officially in the works.

21 Nov 2024

Bhumi Pednekar

'We were surprised': Aanand L Rai on 'Raksha Bandhan's failure

Acclaimed filmmaker Aanand L. Rai recently opened up about the underperformance of his 2022 film Raksha Bandhan, starring Akshay Kumar.

20 Nov 2024

PTI

Watch: Akshay promises to fix his donated Juhu beach toilet

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who had sponsored a mobile toilet near Mumbai's Juhu beach in 2018, was recently approached by a senior citizen regarding its deteriorating condition.

20 Nov 2024

Ajay Devgn

Vicky Kaushal might join Akshay in Ajay Devgn's next directorial

Vicky Kaushal might soon team up with Akshay Kumar in Ajay Devgn's next directorial, an action-comedy.

17 Nov 2024

Paresh Rawal

'Hera Pheri 3' to start filming next year, confirms Akshay

It's finally happening!

15 Nov 2024

Anees Bazmee

What's stopping Ranveer, Diljit from leading 'Singh is Kingg 2'

The 2008 comedy film Singh Is Kinng, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Vipul Amruta Shah, is reportedly getting a sequel. However, the project can only move forward if actor Akshay Kumar comes on board.

14 Nov 2024

Mukesh Khanna

Tiger can't play Shaktimaan: Mukesh Khanna mercilessly trolls junior actor

Mukesh Khanna, the actor synonymous with Shaktimaan, has once again shared his opinion on who should play the superhero in a planned theatrical reboot.

14 Nov 2024

Dinesh Vijan

Akshay's 'Sky Force' confirmed to release on Republic Day 2025

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's upcoming war action drama, Sky Force, will premiere on the Republic Day weekend in 2025.

12 Nov 2024

Amazon

Rohit Shetty confirms solo film on Deepika Padukone's Lady Singham

Acclaimed filmmaker Rohit Shetty has confirmed plans for a standalone film featuring Deepika Padukone's character, Lady Singham or Shakti Shetty.

11 Nov 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Singham Again' roars into ₹200cr club in 10 days

Bollywood cop drama Singham Again, featuring Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, has stormed into the ₹200 crore club within a mere 10 days of its release. The film hit theaters on November 1, 2024.

09 Nov 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Singham Again' roars into second week, eyes ₹200cr

The cop drama Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor Khan, continues to hold strong at the box office as it enters its second week.

07 Nov 2024

Kartik Aaryan

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' bounces back; nears ₹150cr after Day 6

The horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri in lead roles, is maintaining its box office dominance.

06 Nov 2024

Govinda

Akshay Kumar to bring 'Bhagam Bhag 2' with Govinda: Report

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who has made a name for himself in the comedy genre, has apparently bought the rights to make a sequel to the 2006 blockbuster Bhagam Bhag.

03 Nov 2024

Anees Bazmee

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is strong; earns ₹72cr in 2 days

The third installment of the popular horror-comedy franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has held strong at the box office.

02 Nov 2024

Kareena Kapoor Khan

'Singham Again' roars with ₹43.5cr opening; becomes Ajay's biggest opener

Rohit Shetty's latest cop drama, Singham Again, has set a new record by earning ₹43.50 crore on its opening day on Friday, reported Sacnilk.

31 Oct 2024

Aamir Khan

Blockbusters, hits, flops: A look at Bollywood's Diwali report card

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important times for Bollywood with big-ticket releases and fierce box-office clashes.

30 Oct 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Singham' to 'Sooryavanshi': Where to watch Shetty's cop universe films

The Cop Universe franchise, a cinematic world that has earned over ₹1,000 crore globally with its four films, is set to expand with the release of Singham Again on Friday (November 1).

29 Oct 2024

Ayodhya

Akshay to feed 1000s of monkeys in Ayodhya this Diwali

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has launched a one-of-a-kind initiative to feed over 1,200 monkeys every day in Ayodhya.

28 Oct 2024

Deepika Padukone

Not 'Singham Again,' 'Simmba' is the longest 'Singham' franchise film

The much-awaited film of 2024, Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn, will hit the screens on November 1.

25 Oct 2024

Mumbai

Wamiqa Gabbi joins Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla': Report

Wamiqa Gabbi, who has been doing some amazing work in the OTT space, has been roped in as one of the three female leads in the upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, reportedly.

25 Oct 2024

Anees Bazmee

Will Akshay return to 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' universe? Anees Bazmee hints

Director Anees Bazmee recently spoke about the chances of actor Akshay Kumar making a cameo in the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise.

24 Oct 2024

Abhishek Bachchan

Why Abhishek Bachchan skipped Aishwarya Rai's family event

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya recently attended a family birthday party, a photo of which was shared by a Reddit user.

24 Oct 2024

Dimple Kapadia

KJo stars as 'Basanti' in Twinkle Khanna's 'Go Noni Go'

The star-studded premiere of Go Noni Go at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 was graced by Akshay Kumar, his wife Twinkle Khanna, and mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia.

23 Oct 2024

Abhishek Banerjee

Fans fume over Prime skipping Rajkummar in 'Stree' promotional clips

Fans of horror-comedy Stree 2 are upset over the apparent exclusion of actor Rajkummar Rao from promotional videos on Amazon Prime Video. The box office hit recently made its digital debut on the streaming platform.

19 Oct 2024

Box Office

KJo requests Akshay to delay 'Jolly LLB 3'; here's why

Karan Johar, who recently announced the C Sankaran Nair biopic with Akshay Kumar in the lead, has reportedly asked Kumar to change the release of his upcoming movie, Jolly LLB 3.

19 Oct 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Tiger 3,' 'Housefull 4': Bollywood's top-grossing Diwali blockbusters

The festive season of Diwali is a money-minting time for the Indian film industry, with big releases often turning into blockbusters.

18 Oct 2024

Ananya Panday

Akshay-led C Sankaran Nair biopic set for March 2025 release

The much-awaited biopic on C Sankaran Nair, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead, is set to be on course for a theatrical release on March 14, 2025.

18 Oct 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Singham Again': Inside the costume designing process for ensemble cast

Navin Shetty, the costume designer of the upcoming film Singham Again, has revealed his unique approach to styling the three lead characters.

15 Oct 2024

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

You won't see Akshay Kumar-Nandu's anti-smoking ad in theaters anymore

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has decided to pull the plug on the anti-smoking advertisement featuring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and a character named Nandu.

12 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

'Wouldn't like to return to Bhool Bhulaiyaa,' confirms Priyadarshan

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has revealed that despite the cult status of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, he wouldn't return to the franchise.

11 Oct 2024

Firoz Nadiadwala

Nadiadwala reclaims 'Hera Pheri' rights: Expect Part 3 soon!

Famed producer Firoz Nadiadwala has successfully reclaimed the rights to his popular films, including Hera Pheri, by settling his debts with Eros International.

11 Oct 2024

The Kapil Sharma Show