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.
'Bhooth Bangla' crosses ₹225cr in 17 days
Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla is holding its own at the box office in its third week. Despite facing competition from new releases, the film has crossed ₹225cr worldwide and is steadily inching toward a new milestone.
'Bhooth Bangla' crosses ₹200cr globally in 14 days
Akshay Kumar's latest film, Bhooth Bangla, has crossed the ₹200 crore mark globally. The horror-comedy, which released on April 17 with paid previews a day earlier, has become the fourth-highest-grossing Bollywood horror-comedy.
'Michael' remains steady; India gross crosses ₹28cr
The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson, has collected a total of ₹23.45 crore at the Indian box office by Day 6 (Wednesday).
'Bhooth Bangla' is slow but steady; India net reaches ₹125cr
The horror-comedy film Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, has been experiencing a steady but slow growth in its box office performance.
'O Sanwariya' song: How are Akshay and Tabu's characters related
The much-awaited song O Ri O Sanwariya from the horror-comedy film Bhooth Bangla has been released. The track, featuring Akshay Kumar and Tabu, is a classical dance number that plays a crucial role in advancing the story.
Jaafar Jackson's 'Michael' crosses ₹25cr in India
Jaafar Jackson's Michael is continuing its steady run at the Indian box office.
'Bhooth Bangla' remains strong; nears ₹200cr globally
The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, is steadily inching toward the ₹200 crore mark in global collections.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹1,780cr in 41 days
Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, is still going strong in theaters even after crossing the 40-day mark.
Wamiqa Gabbi celebrates success of 'Bhooth Bangla' with BTS photos
Wamiqa Gabbi, who stars in Bhooth Bangla, a horror-comedy film directed by Priyadarshan, has expressed her gratitude for the movie's success.
Akshay Kumar's 'Vedat Marathe...' wraps up; release date locked
Contrary to recent reports questioning the completion of Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat, the film is on track, according to Bollywood Hungama.
'Bhooth Bangla' sees drop; India gross reaches ₹140cr
The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, has seen a significant drop in its box office collection on the second Monday.
'Golmaal 5': Ajay, Arshad, Kunal, Tusshar, Sharman shoot in Ooty
The much-anticipated fifth installment of the Golmaal franchise has reached a major milestone with the completion of its Ooty schedule.
Why Akshay Kumar's 'Veer Daudale Saat' never released
The Marathi film Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, was announced years back but never materialized.
'Bhooth Bangla' remains strong, eyes ₹200cr worldwide
Akshay Kumar's latest film, Bhooth Bangla, has shown remarkable growth in its second weekend at the box office.
'Dhurandhar 2' refuses to die down; total collection nears ₹1,780cr
Despite facing stiff competition from Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla and the Hollywood film Michael, Dhurandhar 2 has shown remarkable growth in its sixth weekend.
King of box office: 'Michael' marks massive $97M debut
The biopic of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, titled Michael and starring Jaafar Jackson, has had a steady opening weekend at the box office.
Akshay-Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla' enters ₹100cr club
The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, has crossed the ₹100cr mark in India within nine days of its release.
Akshay to reunite with Priyadarshan again after 'Haiwaan'
Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan, who recently directed Bhooth Bangla, is all set to direct yet another movie with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar.
Akshay Kumar's daughter's harassment case: Cyber department arrests accused
The Maharashtra Cyber Department has arrested a person involved in the cyber harassment case of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's daughter, Nitara Kumar (13).
'Welcome To The Jungle': Pen Marudhar could acquire overseas rights
With just two months to go for the release of Welcome To The Jungle, the film is reportedly in talks with Pen Marudhar for its overseas theatrical distribution rights.
'Bhooth Bangla' ends Week 1 strong; global collection eyes ₹150cr
Akshay Kumar's latest film, Bhooth Bangla, has been performing steadily at the box office.
Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan off to Kerala to shoot next
Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan have reunited for a new film under the direction of Anees Bazmee.
'Dhurandhar 2' sells record 18M+ tickets on BookMyShow
The Bollywood box office is witnessing a golden phase with two consecutive hits, Dhurandhar 2 and Bhooth Bangla.
Akshay not part of Karan Johar's period thriller, team clarifies
Recently, reports surfaced that Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is set to collaborate with Baahubali star Rana Daggubati for a period thriller under Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.
'Dhurandhar 2' daily collection keeps falling; Ranveer starrer nears ₹1,770cr
Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar 2 is inching closer to the ₹1,770cr (gross) mark at the global box office. The film has collected ₹1,764.15cr so far and is expected to cross the milestone by this weekend.
'Bhooth Bangla' remains steady; nears ₹130cr worldwide
The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, had crossed the ₹100cr mark worldwide within four days of its release.
Akshay Kumar, Rana Daggubati may lead Karan Johar's historical thriller
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Telugu cinema sensation Rana Daggubati are teaming up for a major historical thriller, reported 123 Telugu.
Is 'Bhooth Bangla 2' coming?
The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, is reportedly being considered for a sequel after receiving a positive response from family audiences.
Akshay's 'Bhooth Bangla' remains strong; collects ₹8cr on Day 5
Akshay Kumar's latest horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, has reportedly surpassed ₹118 crore in global earnings within five days of its release.
'Dhurandhar 2' is slow but steady; crosses ₹1,761cr worldwide
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge has entered its fifth week and is still going strong at the box office.
Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' crosses ₹100cr worldwide in 4 days
The much-anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi, has crossed the ₹100cr mark globally.
'Dhurandhar 2' crashes on 5th Monday; global collection reaches ₹1,759cr
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is struggling to maintain its box office momentum.
Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' opens with ₹58cr; sidelines 'Dhurandhar 2'
Akshay Kumar's latest release, Bhooth Bangla, is making waves at the box office. The horror-comedy has reportedly earned a net collection of ₹58 crore in India on its opening weekend (three-day run), beating Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
'Dhurandhar 2' nears ₹1,760cr globally in its 5th week
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge has entered its fifth weekend at the Indian box office, albeit with a noticeable drop in collections. The release of Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla has affected the film's earnings.
Akshay's 'Bhooth Bangla' grows, earns ₹19cr on Day 2
Akshay Kumar's latest release, Bhooth Bangla, has witnessed a steady run at the box office.
'Wheel of Fortune India': Akshay Kumar's show renewed for S02
Akshay Kumar's Wheel of Fortune India has been renewed for a second season, reported Variety India.
'My body could've been cut...': Akshay recalls near-fatal stunts
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, known for his action films, recently opened up about several dangerous moments on set.
Akshay Kumar reveals son Aarav won't join Bollywood
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recently revealed that his son, Aarav Bhatia, is not interested in joining the film industry.
Akshay Kumar confirms 'Hera Pheri 3' is on hold
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has confirmed that the much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3 is not happening right now.
Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' starts strong with over ₹15cr opening
Akshay Kumar's latest release, Bhooth Bangla, has made a strong debut at the box office.
Where to watch Akshay's 'Bhooth Bangla' after theatrical run
Akshay Kumar's latest horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, is now playing in theaters.
'Bhooth Bangla' review: Akshay-Priyadarshan fail to recreate old magic
As a longtime, passionate admirer of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar's collaborations, I had been counting days until Bhooth Bangla's release.
Akshay, Priyadarshan call out lack of respect for comedy actors
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan recently opened up about the lack of respect for the comedy genre in the film industry.
Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' makes solid start, eyes ₹15cr
The much-anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, has made a promising start at the box office.
Akshay Kumar reveals 'Gorkha' has been shelved
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has confirmed that his much-anticipated war drama Gorkha has been shelved.
Even after delay, 'Bhooth Bangla' suffers due to 'Dhurandhar 2'
The release of the horror-comedy film Bhooth Bangla had been delayed by a week due to the box office storm that Dhurandhar: The Revenge created.
Aamir Khan's next to be Ashneer Grover's biopic?
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is reportedly set to star in a biopic on the life of Ashneer Grover, the former co-founder and managing director of BharatPe.
'Bhooth Bangla' advance booking: Akshay Kumar film sells 8,000+ tickets
The much-anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, is set to hit theaters on Friday (April 17).
Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan to collaborate again for new comedy
Actor Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan are reportedly looking to work together again, even before their upcoming films, Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, hit the screens.
'O Sundari': Akshay-Wamiqa deliver vibrant wedding track
The makers of Bhooth Bangla have finally released their much-awaited track O Sundari, and it's already shaping up to be the wedding anthem of the season.
'Bhooth Bangla' makers trim 63 scenes; check final runtime
The upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla has been granted a UA 16+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
'Chand Mera...' title track release pushed in Asha Bhosle's honor
Dharma Productions has pushed the release of the title track from its upcoming film Chand Mera Dil by a day in honor of late singer Asha Bhosle.
Ektaa Kapoor developing 2 shows with Netflix: Report
Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms is producing two new web series for Netflix India, reported Variety India.
Tiger Shroff sells Pune apartment for ₹8.9cr, makes 18% profit
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has reportedly sold his apartment in Pune's Hadapsar area for a whopping ₹8.87cr, making a handsome profit of over 18%, reported Zapkey.
First 'Dhurandhar,' now 'Bhooth Bangla': Why's Bollywood loving paid previews?
The recent success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge has changed the way Bollywood films open at the box office.
Did you know Akshay and Tabu learnt dance together?
Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Tabu, who are reuniting after 25 years for the upcoming film Bhooth Bangla, revealed some surprising details about their long-standing association at the film's trailer launch event on Monday.
Paresh Rawal promises 'Bhooth Bangla' is better than 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has said that his upcoming film, Bhooth Bangla, is much better than director Priyadarshan's previous cult classic, Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
Paresh Rawal dismisses rumors of 'Hera Pheri 3' delay
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has dismissed rumors of a delay in the much-awaited film Hera Pheri 3.
'Bhooth Bangla' trailer out: Akshay-Priyadarshan at their silliest best
The much-anticipated trailer for Bhooth Bangla, the upcoming horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, was released on Monday.
No war with 'Dhurandhar': Ektaa explains 'Bhooth Bangla' delay
Ektaa Kapoor recently announced that her upcoming film, Bhooth Bangla, will premiere on April 17, delayed from its original April 10 release date.
'My known devils': Why Priyadarshan prefers working with Akshay, Rajpal
Renowned filmmaker Priyadarshan recently revealed why he often casts actors Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Akshay Kumar in his films.
Akshay has been sponsoring martial arts students for international competitions?
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has been quietly funding the education of martial arts students in Thailand, contestant Vispy recently revealed on the quiz show Wheel of Fortune.
Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' will now come on April 17
The release of Akshay Kumar's upcoming film Bhooth Bangla has been pushed by a week, the makers announced on Thursday.
Anita Advani's plea for marital recognition with Rajesh Khanna dismissed
The Bombay High Court has dismissed actor Anita Advani's appeal seeking legal recognition of her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as a marriage.
'Bhooth Bangla' trailer to drop in April
The release of the Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla is shrouded in uncertainty as the makers have not confirmed its release date yet.
'Bhooth Bangla' to be Akshay Kumar's longest film in years
The release of the much-anticipated horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, is shrouded in uncertainty.
Priyadarshan says Bollywood doesn't give 'creative liberty'
Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has directed several Hindi films such as Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, recently opened up about his return to Bollywood after a long hiatus.
West Asia conflict: 'Welcome to the Jungle' Dubai shoot canceled
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has forced the makers of Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle to cancel their Dubai schedule.
Writer reveals how he bagged Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan,' 'Bhooth Bangla'
Rohan Shankar, the writer of Bhooth Bangla, recently revealed that he was offered another project, Haiwaan, by director Priyadarshan just a day after he bagged the horror-comedy.
'Haiwaan': Priyadarshan on working with 'cute, mature child' Saif
Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan recently opened up about his upcoming film, Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.
Akshay Kumar criticizes rising VFX, AI in action films
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has expressed his dissatisfaction with the increasing use of VFX and AI in action films.