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.

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

When Akshay Kumar surprised a female autorickshaw driver with ₹10K

When Akshay Kumar came across a video featuring one of Mumbai's first female auto rickshaw drivers, he was determined to connect with her.

10 Oct 2024

Dharma Productions

R Madhavan-Fatima Sana Shaikh to lead upcoming Netflix rom-com

Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital wing of Dharma Productions, is reportedly gearing up for a new project, scheduled for 2025.

10 Oct 2024

Anees Bazmee

When 'Welcome's poor reactions landed Anees Bazmee in hospital

Acclaimed director Anees Bazmee recently opened up about the stress he went through during the test screenings of his 2007 comedy film Welcome.

09 Oct 2024

Gulshan Kumar

OTT: Akshay's 'Khel Khel Mein' to premiere on this date

The Bollywood comedy film Khel Khel Mein, led by Akshay Kumar and featuring an ensemble cast, will make its OTT debut on Thursday.

08 Oct 2024

Box Office

When, where to watch Akshay's 'Khel Khel Mein' on OTT

The Akshay Kumar-Taapsee Pannu starrer comedy-drama Khel Khel Mein is all set to make its digital debut in the second week of October.

08 Oct 2024

Deepika Padukone

The 'Ramayana' connection: Who's playing who in 'Singham Again'

The recently released trailer of Singham Again has led to speculation about Deepika Padukone's character, Shakti Shetty. Fans are comparing her role to Vibhishan from the epic Ramayana.

07 Oct 2024

Ajay Devgn

Akshay roasts 'Singham 3' co-star Ranveer in hilarious video message

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recently shared a heartfelt video message for his Singham Again co-stars, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, and Ajay Devgn.

07 Oct 2024

Deepika Padukone

'Singham Again' trailer: Devgn becomes Ram to save Sita!

The much-awaited trailer of Singham Again, the third installment in Ajay Devgn's popular Singham franchise, is finally out!

07 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

The king of TV ads is Akshay Kumar, not SRK!

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has become the most visible star in television advertisements, the TAM AdEx Celebrity Endorsement Report for January-June 2024 has revealed.

05 Oct 2024

Mudassar Aziz

OTT: Akshay's 'Khel Khel Mein' to premiere on this day

The Bollywood comedy film, Khel Khel Mein, was released on Independence Day, clashing with Vedaa and Stree 2.

03 Oct 2024

Abhishek Bachchan

'Housefull 5': Akshay, Abhishek, Riteish pose in first cast photo

The upcoming film Housefull 5, the latest addition to the popular Housefull franchise, is currently being shot on a cruise.

29 Sep 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Can't match expectations but...': Priyadarshan on reuniting with Akshay Kumar

Acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar are all set to collaborate on a new horror-comedy flick, Bhooth Bangla, after a 14-year hiatus. The announcement has sparked high anticipation among fans.

27 Sep 2024

Bhushan Kumar

Manjulika is back for her throne in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' teaser

The much-anticipated teaser for the third installment of the popular horror-comedy franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, was released on Friday.

26 Sep 2024

Disney+ Hotstar

Akshay Kumar's 'Sarfira' locks OTT debut on Disney+ Hotstar

Sarfira, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, is set to make its OTT debut.

23 Sep 2024

Ali Abbas Zafar

Not just director, Akshay also awaits payment for 'BMCM': Report

The non-payment issue concerning the movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has taken a new turn.

23 Sep 2024

Atrangi Re

'Atrangi Re' director regrets releasing film on OTT; here's why

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has expressed regret over the digital release of his film Atrangi Re, starring Dhanush, Sara Ali Khan, and Akshay Kumar.

22 Sep 2024

Ali Abbas Zafar

'BMCM' director accuses Vashu Bhagnani of non-payment of over ₹7cr

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has reportedly accused producer Vashu Bhagnani and his company Pooja Entertainment of not paying him ₹7.30 crore for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

19 Sep 2024

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan buys luxurious apartment near Jalsa

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has reportedly purchased a luxurious apartment in an upcoming property in Mumbai.

19 Sep 2024

Naam Shabana

Taapsee Pannu-Akshay Kumar reunite for 'Tirangaa'

Taapsee Pannu has been confirmed as one of the female leads in Akshay Kumar's upcoming film, Tirangaa.

16 Sep 2024

Bollywood Films

'83' writer Sanjay Puran Singh to direct Akshay Kumar's 'Tirangaa'

The upcoming Akshay Kumar-starrer Tirangaa is set to be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, reported Bollywood Hungama.

16 Sep 2024

Paresh Rawal

Raaj Shaandilyaa will direct 'Hera Pheri 3' on this condition

Acclaimed filmmaker Raaj Shaandilyaa, known for his successful comedy films, has confirmed that he was approached to direct the much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3.

12 Sep 2024

Anees Bazmee

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' will arrive this Diwali, confirms Bhushan Kumar

Bhushan Kumar has officially confirmed that Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, featuring a star-studded cast including Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri, will hit theaters on November 1, 2024, coinciding with the Diwali festivities.

12 Sep 2024

Jacqueline Fernandez

Meet the female actors joining Akshay Kumar in 'Housefull 5'

The upcoming fifth installment of the Housefull franchise is set to feature a star-studded ensemble cast. The film, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and headlined by Akshay Kumar, will reportedly include five female leads.

12 Sep 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

'Inspired by Vedas and Mahabharata': Priyadarshan teases 'Bhooth Bangla'

After a gap of 14 years, filmmaker Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar are reuniting for the upcoming film Bhooth Bangla.

11 Sep 2024

Anshula Kapoor

Karan Johar to begin shooting 'The Traitors' in Jaisalmer tomorrow

Filmmaker Karan Johar is all set to host the Indian version of the popular American reality show, The Traitors.

11 Sep 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Singham Again' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' confirmed to clash!

Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty's much-anticipated film, Singham Again, is all set for a Diwali 2024 release.

10 Sep 2024

Bollywood

Jackie Shroff joins 'Housefull 5,' reuniting with Sanjay Dutt: Report

Veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has been confirmed to join the cast of the upcoming film Housefull 5.

10 Sep 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Before 'Bhooth Bangla,' revisiting box office performances of Akshay-Priyadarshan films

On Monday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar celebrated his 57th birthday by unveiling the title and first-look poster of his forthcoming horror-comedy film, Bhooth Bangla.

09 Sep 2024

Lord Shiva

'Kannappa' poster: Akshay Kumar's fierce Lord Shiva look unveiled!

The first look poster of Akshay Kumar's upcoming mythological drama, Kannappa, was unveiled on Monday as a special treat for the actor's fans on his 57th birthday.

09 Sep 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Reunion alert! Akshay-Priyadarshan announce horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla'

On Monday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar celebrated his 57th birthday by announcing his upcoming horror film, Bhooth Bangla.

07 Sep 2024

Balaji Motion Pictures

Kareena Kapoor might join Akshay-Priyadarshan's horror-comedy: Report

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is reportedly set to collaborate with Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures on a new film.

07 Sep 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Akshay teases new project, shares motion poster featuring demon!

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has sparked a flurry of speculation with the release of a mysterious motion poster on social media.

06 Sep 2024

Bengaluru

'Khel Khel Mein' has no takers; collects ₹53L on Day-22

The Bollywood film Khel Khel Mein, directed by Mudassar Aziz, has witnessed a slow performance at the box office over its first 21 days.

05 Sep 2024

Mudassar Aziz

'Khel Khel Mein's collections continue to drop

The Bollywood film Khel Khel Mein, featuring an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, has been struggling at the box office.

04 Sep 2024

Kajal Aggarwal

'Mahabharat' serial director to adapt epic into three-part film

Mukesh Kumar Singh, the director behind the popular 2013 television series Mahabharat, has revealed plans to adapt the epic for the big screen.

04 Sep 2024

Amar Kaushik

Is Akshay part of 'Stree 3?' Director Amar Kaushik reveals

Director Amar Kaushik's recent release, Stree 2, is making a significant impact at the box office.

03 Sep 2024

Ananya Panday

Will Akshay Kumar's Shankaran Nair biopic ever get released

Dharma Productions's upcoming biopic, The Untold Story of C Shankaran Nair, has reportedly been put on hold.

03 Sep 2024

Deepika Padukone

Is Prabhas joining 'Singham' squad? Rohit Shetty's hint fuels rumors

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has confirmed that Singham Again will be released on Diwali (November 1), quashing rumors that the film would be postponed.

03 Sep 2024

Box Office

Akshay's 'Sky Force' targets Republic Day 2025

The much-anticipated Akshay Kumar-starrer Sky Force has finally secured a release date.

03 Sep 2024

Box Office

'Khel Khel Mein's struggle continues, yet to cross ₹30cr

The Bollywood film Khel Khel Mein has garnered a total of ₹29.75 crore in net collections at the Indian box office over 19 days.

02 Sep 2024

Bengaluru

'Khel Khel Mein's snail pace continues; collects ₹29.1cr by Day-18

The Bollywood film Khel Khel Mein has collected an estimated ₹29.1 crore net in India after 18 days of its release, according to early estimates.

01 Sep 2024

Box Office

Akshay's 'Khel Khel Mein' struggles; still hasn't touched ₹30cr

Akshay Kumar's latest film, Khel Khel Mein, has been facing a tepid response at the box office since its release on August 15.

01 Sep 2024

Aamir Khan

Why Kangana Ranaut refused to work with Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut recently revealed that she turned down film offers opposite industry bigwigs like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar.

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