Akshay Kumar: News

15 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Kill' nears ₹15 crore mark at box office

The action thriller Kill, featuring Raghav Juyal and Lakshya, is on the verge of crossing the ₹15 crore mark at the box office.

15 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Sarfira' posts second lowest opening weekend for Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar's latest film, Sarfira, has recorded his second-lowest opening weekend in recent years, garnering a total of ₹11.85 crore India net. Only Selfiee scored lower (₹10.3cr) than Sarfira.

15 Jul 2024

Priyadarshan

Saif Ali Khan's vacation delays film, angers director Priyadarshan

Actor Saif Ali Khan's international holiday with his family has reportedly delayed the filming of an untitled movie, pushing the schedule back by a month, reported Mid-Day.

14 Jul 2024

Box Office

Box office: 'Kill' continues dominance amid 'Sarfira,' 'Indian 2' 

Against all odds, the action film Kill starring Lakshya and Raghav Juyal is proving its mettle at the box office.

14 Jul 2024

Box Office

'What's wrong with you'? Akshay's father disapproved his stage name

Actor Akshay Kumar recently disclosed how he changed his name from his birth name, Rajiv Bhatia.

14 Jul 2024

Kajal Aggarwal

Box office: Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2's earnings dip by 40%

Kamal Haasan's vigilante action thriller Indian 2 was released theatrically on Friday under the direction of Shankar.

14 Jul 2024

Box Office Collection

Akshay's 'Sarfira' sees 70% box office jump; mints ₹4.25 crore 

Akshay Kumar's latest film, Sarfira, experienced a significant 70% increase in box office collection on its second day, despite marking the lowest opening of Kumar's career in the last 15 years on Friday.

13 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Stree 2,' 'Khel Khel Mein,' 'Vedaa' eye promotional campaigns soon

Independence Day 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting day for movie enthusiasts with several major Bollywood films scheduled for release.

13 Jul 2024

Soorarai Pottru

Explained: How Suriya's cameo in 'Sarfira' ties to the story

The official Hindi remake of the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, titled Sarfira, hit theaters on Friday.

13 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Sarfira' opens at ₹2.40cr; Akshay Kumar's lowest in 15 years

Akshay Kumar's latest film, Sarfira, a Hindi remake of the National Award-winning 2020 film Soorarai Pottru, debuted with a disappointing ₹2.40 crore on its opening day, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

13 Jul 2024

Priyadarshan

Akshay Kumar reveals most challenging film of his entire career

Actor Akshay Kumar, renowned for his diverse roles in comedy and action films, has declared the 2005 comedy classic Garam Masala as the most challenging film of his career.

13 Jul 2024

Ajay Devgn

Sanjay Dutt joins Akshay, Riteish, Abhishek in 'Housefull 5'

Sanjay Dutt has been confirmed as the latest addition to the star-studded cast of the upcoming comedy film, Housefull 5, reported Mid-Day.

12 Jul 2024

Suriya

'Sarfira' review: Predictable and bland, Akshay's film fails to land

Remakes are a risky wager, made even more difficult when the original film is easily accessible and widely seen online.

12 Jul 2024

COVID-19

Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Anant-Radhika's wedding

In unfortunate news, actor Akshay Kumar has tested positive for COVID-19, halting promotional activities for his newly released film, Sarfira.

Confused Akshay questions why 'four films—a year' is too much!

Akshay Kumar's relentless work ethic has him churning out movies at a breakneck pace. His high output, however, has faced criticism on multiple occasions.

12 Jul 2024

Selfiee

Exploring reasons behind potential modest opening for Akshay Kumar's 'Sarfira'

Trade experts predict that the upcoming film Sarfira, starring Akshay Kumar, will open in the minimal range of ₹5-6 crore.

11 Jul 2024

Paresh Rawal

'Sarfira' advance booking surpasses 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan's record

Akshay Kumar's upcoming film, Sarfira, co-starring Radhika Madan and Paresh Rawal, has made a fair start with its advance booking.

10 Jul 2024

Kamal Haasan

From 'Indian 2' to 'Sarfira,' exciting film releases await

This week, theaters worldwide are preparing for a multitude of film releases in various languages.

09 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Kill's Monday collection surpasses its premiere day haul

The action-packed film Kill, featuring Lakshya and Raghav Juyal, experienced a significant drop in box office collections on its fourth day, earning ₹1.3cr, as reported by industry tracker Sacnilk.

09 Jul 2024

Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn declared 'expressionless': Fans defend star after acting critique

Renowned Indian actor Ajay Devgn recently faced criticism on Twitter for being "expressionless," leading to a surge of support from his fans.

08 Jul 2024

Golden Globe Awards

'Didn't get along': 'Sarfira' director Sudha on working with Akshay

Director Sudha Kongara, following her successful film Soorarai Pottru, is now gearing up for the release of its Hindi remake, Sarfira, starring Akshay Kumar.

08 Jul 2024

Guneet Monga

Sudha Kongara reveals 'Sarfira's connection to director Rajkumar Hirani

Director Sudha Kongara is set to bring the life story of GR Gopinath, founder of Air Deccan, to the big screen for the second time with her upcoming film Sarfira.

07 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Sarfira' may get postponed to avoid getting crushed by 'Kalki'

The blockbuster success of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan's film Kalki 2898 AD has stirred speculations about a potential delay in the release of Sarfira.

'Sarfira's subdued promotions result of Akshay's recent failures: Report

In a significant shift from the norm, the promotional campaign for Akshay Kumar's upcoming film, Sarfira, has been notably muted.

27 Jun 2024

Boney Kapoor

Boney Kapoor officially takes over possession of Noida Film City

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor and Bhutani Infra's firm, Bayview Projects, have secured the rights to develop the Noida International Film City.

26 Jun 2024

Jackie Shroff

Spot Akshay-Disha-Suniel in leaked photo from 'Welcome 3' set

The highly-anticipated Bollywood film, Welcome To The Jungle, is currently being filmed.

25 Jun 2024

Box Office

Amid debt rumors, Vashu Bhagnani clarifies 'office not sold'

Vashu Bhagnani, co-owner of Pooja Entertainment, has refuted recent allegations of non-payment and selling his company's office space amid speculations of ₹250cr debt.

24 Jun 2024

Bigg Boss

Rimi Sen quit Bollywood because of her 'furniture' roles

Rimi Sen had an illustrious career in Bollywood with a slew of comedy hits: Phir Hera Pheri, Hungama, Garam Masala, Deewane Huye Paagal, and Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, among others.

23 Jun 2024

Pooja Entertainment

Pooja Entertainment sells office, slashes workforce amid ₹250cr debt: Report

Vashu Bhagnani, founder of Pooja Entertainment, has reportedly sold the company's seven-floor office and laid off 80% of its staff following a series of box office failures, reported Bollywood Hungama.

18 Jun 2024

Paresh Rawal

Akshay Kumar is man on a mission in 'Sarfira' trailer

After the debacle of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, actor Akshay Kumar is set to make a comeback with Sarfira, scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 12.

18 Jun 2024

Aamir Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone crowned highest-paid actors of 2024

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been declared the highest-paid actor in India for 2024, outperforming other prominent actors such as Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar.

16 Jun 2024

Zeenat Aman

Digangana Suryavanshi slaps 'Show Stopper' makers with defamation notice

Actor Digangana Suryavanshi has initiated legal proceedings against the creators of Zeenat Aman's series Show Stopper, following allegations of her "extorting money" from producers.

16 Jun 2024

Paresh Rawal

'Welcome 3's release pushed back: VFX work causes major hold-up

The much-anticipated Bollywood film, Welcome To The Jungle (WTTJ), starring Akshay Kumar, is expected to be delayed from its original release date of December 20.

14 Jun 2024

Upcoming Movies

Akshay Kumar's 'Sarfira' gets new poster and trailer launch date

The first poster of Akshay Kumar's highly anticipated film, Sarfira, has been unveiled.

14 Jun 2024

Ajay Devgn

Wait for 'Singham Again' gets longer; Rohit Shetty-directorial targets Diwali 

Rohit Shetty's eagerly awaited action sequel, Singham Again, has been postponed to Diwali 2024 from its initial Independence Day release.

09 Jun 2024

Amrita Rao

'Jolly LLB 3': Amrita Rao joins Akshay, Arshad, Huma

Amrita Rao is reportedly the newest entrant in the third installment of the Jolly LLB franchise.

06 Jun 2024

Ali Abbas Zafar

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' streaming on Netflix now

The action-packed film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, featuring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, had its digital debut on Netflix on Thursday (June 6).

28 May 2024

Bollywood

After RM's music video, Taz Singh to star in 'Ulajh' 

Taz Singh, a Sikh actor of Punjabi descent born in Glasgow, Scotland, recently gained recognition for his role in the K-pop music video LOST!. The hit song was crooned by and featured RM, the leader of the South Korean boy band BTS.

25 May 2024

Boney Kapoor

Boney Kapoor wins bid for Noida Film City over Akshay

A consortium led by filmmaker Boney Kapoor has won the bid to develop the Noida Film City—a project sprawling over 230 acres along the Yamuna Expressway.

23 May 2024

Jackie Shroff

Post-Sanjay Dutt exit, Jackie Shroff joins 'Welcome to the Jungle' 

If a recent report is to be believed, veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has joined the cast of the upcoming comedy film, Welcome to the Jungle, starring Akshay Kumar.