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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.

03 Jul 2025
Paresh Rawal

'Politics of cinema': Priyadarshan addresses Paresh Rawal's 'Hera Pheri' return

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has finally spoken about veteran actor Paresh Rawal's exciting return to Hera Pheri 3.

03 Jul 2025
Priyadarshan

'Haiwaan': Akshay-Saif's upcoming thriller gets title

The much-awaited thriller starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan has been titled Haiwaan, reported HT City.

03 Jul 2025
Bollywood

How Akshay Kumar dominated box office in 2025's first-half 

Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood's most bankable stars, has had a phenomenal run at the box office in the first half of 2025.

02 Jul 2025
Idris Elba

Priyanka Chopra says, don't have 'courage' to do Akshay's stunts

Priyanka Chopra, who was seen attending the London premiere of her new film Heads of State, spoke about her love for action movies and praised Akshay Kumar, Tom Cruise's work in the genre.

02 Jul 2025
Kajal Aggarwal

Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' struggles; earns ₹27.45cr in 5 days

Vishnu Manchu's ambitious mythological drama Kannappa is witnessing a steady decline in its box office collections as it enters the weekdays.

02 Jul 2025
Aamir Khan

Kajol's 'Maa' is now among her top 10 highest grossers 

Kajol's latest film, the supernatural thriller Maa, has been performing steadily at the box office since its release. The movie earned ₹2.85 crore on Tuesday, taking its total collection to around ₹23 crore in five days.

01 Jul 2025
Paresh Rawal

Paresh Rawal reacts to his 'Hera Pheri 3' return

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has confirmed his return to the popular Hera Pheri franchise.

01 Jul 2025
Box Office Collection

Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' sees major drop; earns ₹25.9cr on Day-4

The mythological drama Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu and Prabhas, has seen a significant drop in its box office collection on its first Monday.

30 Jun 2025
Ahmed Khan

How Sajid-Akshay brought Paresh Rawal back to 'Hera Pheri 3'

The third installment of the iconic Hera Pheri franchise, which is one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema, was to start rolling in late 2025.

30 Jun 2025
Paresh Rawal

Paresh Rawal is back in 'Hera Pheri 3': What happened

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has confirmed his return to the much-anticipated film Hera Pheri 3. The announcement comes weeks after he had announced his exit from the project, leaving fans and industry insiders shocked.

30 Jun 2025
Box Office

Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' opens strong; collects ₹23.75cr in first weekend

Vishnu Manchu's latest film, Kannappa, has crossed the ₹20cr mark at the box office within its first weekend. The movie raked in a total of ₹23.75cr, with an impressive ₹7.25cr earned on its opening Sunday alone.

29 Jun 2025
Box Office

Will Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' get a prequel?

Vishnu Manchu's mythological epic Kannappa, which hit theaters on Friday, is enjoying a positive box office reception.

27 Jun 2025
Andhra Pradesh

Watched 'Kannappa' yet? Here's the true story behind Shiva's devotee

The Telugu mythological film Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu and directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, was released on Friday. The movie is inspired by the legend of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.

26 Jun 2025
Mohanlal

Manchu Manoj wishes 'Kannappa' team, omits brother Vishnu amid feud

The Telugu mythological action drama Kannappa is creating a buzz ahead of its release.

25 Jun 2025
Ajay Devgn

'Kannappa' v/s 'Maa': Akshay and Ajay Devgn cheer each other 

In a show of camaraderie, Akshay Kumar has wished good luck to Ajay Devgn and Kajol ahead of their upcoming mythological horror film Maa, to which Devgn responded.

25 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' struggles in third week

Akshay Kumar's latest comedy, Housefull 5, is witnessing a significant drop in its box office performance as it enters the third week of its release.

24 Jun 2025
Kajal Aggarwal

'Kannappa' forced daily introspection, kept ego in check: Vishnu Manchu

Vishnu Manchu is all set for the release of his pan-India mythological film, Kannappa. The movie, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, is based on the legendary tale of a tribal hunter who worshiped Lord Shiva above all else.

24 Jun 2025
BookMyShow

'Kannappa' eyes massive opening; US advance booking begins

The much-anticipated mythological epic Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, will be released worldwide on Friday, June 27.

24 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Akshay's 'Housefull 5' witnesses major drop; collects ₹177.25cr by Day-18

Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 is witnessing a significant drop in its box office performance. On its 18th day (Monday), the comedy film managed to rake in just ₹1.15cr, indicating a clear downward trend in collections.

23 Jun 2025
Bollywood

'Not making...moral statements': Chitrangda defends 'Housefull 5' amid sexism backlash

Actor Chitrangda Singh, who recently starred in the comedy film Housefull 5, has strongly defended the Tarun Mansukhani directorial.

20 Jun 2025
Ajay Devgn

R Madhavan rents out Mumbai BKC apartment for ₹6.5 lakh/month

Actor R Madhavan and his wife Sarita have reportedly rented out their Mumbai apartment, valued at ₹17.5 crore.

20 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' takes small dip as 'Sitaare' releases 

Akshay Kumar's latest comedy caper, Housefull 5, has witnessed a gradual slowdown in its box office performance as it entered the third week of release.

19 Jun 2025
Ahmed Khan

After Pahalgam tragedy, 'Welcome 3' might resume shooting in Himachal

Director Ahmed Khan has revealed in an interview that the shooting schedule for Welcome to the Jungle was disrupted because of the Pahalgam tragedy in Kashmir.

19 Jun 2025
Ajay Devgn

Akshay's 'Housefull 5' already set to surpass Ajay's 'Raid 2'

Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 is on its way to breaking the box office records of Ajay Devgn's Raid 2.

18 Jun 2025
Arshad Warsi

Is 'Jolly LLB 3' inspired by real incidents? Akshay reveals

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has finally confirmed that the upcoming courtroom-comedy film, Jolly LLB 3, is inspired by real-life incidents.

18 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

'Housefull 5' is unstoppable; crosses ₹160cr at box office

The comedy film Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, has crossed the ₹160cr milestone at the box office.

18 Jun 2025
Paresh Rawal

Akshay hopes for 'Hera Pheri 3's success despite Rawal's exit

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has expressed hope for the success of Hera Pheri 3 despite Paresh Rawal's exit from the film.

18 Jun 2025
Mumbai

₹80cr Mumbai duplex, luxury cars: Inside Akshay Kumar's jaw-dropping empire

Actor Akshay Kumar, currently seen in Housefull 5, has been ruling the industry for over three decades!

17 Jun 2025
Ahmed Khan

Why is Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome to the Jungle' getting delayed?

The much-anticipated comedy film Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan and featuring a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, and Johnny Lever among others, is reportedly facing financial hurdles.

16 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

They're 'big players': 'Housefull 5' director on objectifying women claims

In a recent interview with Firstpost, Tarun Mansukhani, the director of Housefull 5, defended his film against allegations of objectifying women.

16 Jun 2025
Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon's sister Nupur gets bashed; find out what happened

Actor Nupur Sanon, Bollywood star Kriti Sanon's younger sister, is facing severe backlash on social media over her fashion brand Label Nobo.

16 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' crosses ₹150 crore by Day 10

The comedy film Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, among many others, has crossed the ₹150 crore mark in India within 10 days of its release.

16 Jun 2025
Bollywood

Are profit-sharing issues delaying Akshay's 'Welcome 3'? 

The third installment of the popular Welcome franchise, Welcome to the Jungle, is facing major commercial and logistical challenges, reported M9News.

15 Jun 2025
Ananya Panday

'Kesari 2': Fans frustrated with no Telugu dub on JioHotstar

Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan's courtroom drama, Kesari: Chapter 2, has been released on JioHotstar after a successful run in theaters.

15 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

'Housefull 5' continues momentum; nears ₹150cr mark

The comedy murder mystery, Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, is continuing its box office success into its second week.

15 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Chitrangda calls 'Housefull 5' 'family entertainer' amid backlash for sexism

Chitrangda Singh, who plays a pivotal role in the recently released Housefull 5, has said that the film is a "family entertainer."

14 Jun 2025
Mohanlal

'Kannappa' trailer: Vishnu Manchu's character turns from atheist to devotee

The much-awaited trailer for the mythological film Kannappa was unveiled on Saturday.

14 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

'It's not...real-life': 'Housefull 5' director dismisses criticism over sexist humor

Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5, released on June 6, has been heavily slammed by critics for its sexist jokes and objectification of female actors.

14 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' nears ₹140cr mark after 8 days

Housefull 5, the latest installment of the popular Bollywood franchise, Housefull, has been witnessing a steady decline in its box office earnings.

13 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

What 'Housefull 5' needs to earn to be a hit

The Akshay Kumar-led ensemble comedy, Housefull 5, has had a solid opening week at the box office.

13 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

'Housefull 5' slows down; nears ₹130 crore after Day 7

The comedy entertainer Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, has seen a slight dip in its box office performance after a stellar opening week.

12 Jun 2025
Air India

Salman Khan cancels event after tragic Air India crash

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has canceled a scheduled event in Mumbai on Thursday after the tragic crash of an Air India flight shortly after takeoff.

12 Jun 2025
Air India

'Devastated': Akshay, Janhvi, Alia mourn Air India flight crash

Bollywood celebrities have taken to social media to express their condolences and shock at the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad airport.

12 Jun 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Is 'Housefull 5' sexist? Director Tarun Mansukhani says, not really

Despite its box office success, Akshay Kumar's comedy Housefull 5 is facing backlash for being sexist and objectifying women.

12 Jun 2025
Ajay Devgn

'Housefull 5' beats 'Sky Force' to become 2025's 3rd-highest grosser

Akshay Kumar's latest release, Housefull 5, has surpassed his own film, Sky Force, to become the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025.

11 Jun 2025
Lord Shiva

Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' trailer drops this Friday 

After facing several delays, the highly anticipated fantasy-drama Kannappa is set to hit theaters on June 27.

10 Jun 2025
Amitabh Bachchan

Were Amitabh Bachchan & Anil Kapoor also offered 'Housefull 5'? 

The recently released Housefull 5, one of Bollywood's biggest multi-starrers, has been receiving positive reviews.

10 Jun 2025
Ananya Panday

When is Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' releasing on OTT 

Akshay Kumar's patriotic courtroom drama, Kesari Chapter 2, will reportedly be available for streaming on JioHotstar from Friday.