Akshay Kumar has been making headlines since the beginning of the year. Initially, it was due to his unsuccessful films before August 15, but now there’s something new that could benefit him in the future. However, he will need to present himself in the manner audiences wish to see him. This year, he has seen the release of three films: the first being Baade Miyan Chhote Miyan, followed by Sarfarosh, and thirdly, Khel Khel Mein. While the last two films received some appreciation, they struggled to break even financially. Despite this, Akshay Kumar has several big projects lined up, like Sky Force and Welcome to the Jungle. Recently, news emerged that he has secured another significant film.
Siddharth Anand: The Action Filmmaker Behind the Deal
Renowned for his blockbuster action films such as Bang Bang!, War, Pathaan, and Fighter, director Siddharth Anand is elevating Bollywood to unprecedented heights. He is reportedly planning to release seven major films that are expected to create a stir at the box office. Among his upcoming projects, he will be producing Shahrukh Khan’s much-anticipated film, King, along with other high-profile projects including Jewelry Thief starring Saif Ali Khan, Krrish 4 featuring Hrithik Roshan, and more. Recently, it has been confirmed that Indian cinema’s action hero, Akshay Kumar, will collaborate with Anand on a new action film directed by Milan Luthria.
Akshay Kumar’s New Film Collaboration
Akshay Kumar’s recently released film, Khel Khel Mein, performed decently at the box office. More importantly, it showcased the comedic flair that audiences have missed. Apart from his film, he also made a notable cameo in Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2, receiving much appreciation. Recently, a report from Pinkvilla revealed that Akshay Kumar and Siddharth Anand have been in discussions about collaborating for some time. The conversation has finally culminated in an agreement for an action film, which will be helmed by Milan Luthria. After finalizing the script, Luthria, Rajat Arora, and Anand believed that Akshay Kumar was the perfect fit for this project.
Akshay’s Excitement for the Project
After hearing the script, Akshay Kumar also felt that this was the right film choice for him at this juncture. He expressed his excitement to work with Siddharth Anand on this action movie. Akshay has always shown a penchant for action genres and is ready to embrace challenges. The film is expected to showcase him in ways audiences have never seen before. However, the past few years have not been kind to Akshay, who has appeared in numerous action films that failed to make an impact.
The Comeback of Shahrukh Khan
Siddharth Anand is also credited for marking the successful comeback of Shahrukh Khan. Following the fiasco of Zero, which led Khan on a four-year hiatus, expectations for his return ran high. In January 2023, Siddharth Anand’s film Pathaan was released, where Shahrukh Khan starred alongside Deepika Padukone. The film received phenomenal responses and quickly became the first blockbuster of the year, grossing over 1000 crores at the box office.
