Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars, has recently faced a string of box office failures. Despite the setbacks, the actor remains optimistic and committed to his craft, addressing the unusual reactions from fans and media alike.
Key Takeaways
- Akshay Kumar has faced several box office flops recently.
- The actor received messages that felt like obituaries.
- He remains unfazed and committed to his work.
- His upcoming film, ‘Khel Khel Mein,’ is set to release on August 15.
Akshay Kumar on Recent Box Office Failures
Akshay Kumar has witnessed a series of flops in recent times, with the latest being ‘Sarfira,’ a remake of the Tamil hit ‘Soorarai Pottru.’ Addressing the underperformance of his films, Kumar criticized the notion that a few failures could undermine his career. He reassured his fans of his commitment to working hard and staying focused.
"Whatever happens, happens for the good. I don’t think too much about the box office failure of my films. Four or five of my films haven’t worked, and I receive so many messages saying, ‘Sorry, yaar, fikar mat kar’ (Don’t worry, my friend). I’m not dead! It feels like people are sending me obituary messages, like how people send condolences. One journalist even wrote, ‘You’ll be back.’ I called him up and asked, ‘Why are you writing this? What does ‘back’ mean? Where have I gone?" Kumar said at the trailer launch of his upcoming film, ‘Khel Khel Mein.’
Determined to Keep Working
The 56-year-old actor is determined to maintain his focus and continue his routine. "I’m here and I’ll keep working. I’ll always keep working irrespective of what people say. In the morning, I wake up, exercise, leave for work, and return home. Whatever I earn, I earn on my own. I’ll never snatch anything from anyone. I’ll keep working until they shoot me down to stop me from working," he was quoted as saying by PTI.
Upcoming Film: ‘Khel Khel Mein’
‘Khel Khel Mein’ features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal. The comedy-drama is directed by Mudassar Aziz, known for his work on ‘Happy Bhag Jayegi’ and ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh.’
The film is set to release on August 15, clashing with two other Hindi movies: John Abraham’s ‘Vedaa’ and Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor’s ‘Stree 2.’
‘Khel Khel Mein’ is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.
