Akshay Kumar confirms he's not lead in 'Golmaal 5'
What's the story
Akshay Kumar has confirmed that he will not be playing the lead role in the upcoming film Golmaal 5. Speaking to News18, he said, "I'm happy that they think I was good enough to be a part of Golmaal." "Ajay [Devgn] is the main hero. I'm not playing the main part. But what's wrong with it?"
Role outlook
'I look at a film as a film': Kumar
Kumar further added, "I look at a film as a film and never think what I am going to be doing in it." "For me, it's far more important what the film is setting out to achieve. If I like the story, I'll do it." He also dismissed any insecurity about taking on a project headlined by his contemporary Devgn for years.
Past partnerships
Previous collaborations of Kumar and Devgn
Kumar and Devgn have previously worked together in films like Suhag, Khakee, and Insan. Golmaal 5 marks another collaboration between the two actors after their appearance in Singham Again. The film is directed by Rohit Shetty, who has helmed several successful projects featuring both actors.
Career insights
On turning producer, fresh scripts coming his way
Kumar is celebrating 35 years in the film industry this year. He expressed satisfaction with the scripts coming his way, saying, "I see fresh scripts and ideas coming to me all the time." "I want so see what I can do differently, and how I can do it." Meanwhile, Kumar's Bhooth Bangla is set to hit the theaters on April 10.