Akshay Kumar Marks A Decade Of Independence Day Releases With 'Khel Khel Mein'

Akshay Kumar Independence Day Box Office Report: Akshay Kumar, a prominent Bollywood actor, has captivated audiences for nearly three decades. Known for his versatility, he excels in action, comedy, drama, and romance. Often referred to as the Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay has delivered numerous iconic hits that have set various records.

Akshay's fascination with releasing films on Independence Day began in 2013 with "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara," which earned Rs 11.30 crores on its opening day. As he prepares for the release of "Khel Khel Mein," let's review his previous Independence Day releases and their box office performance.

"Brothers," released in 2015, is a sports action film directed by Karan Malhotra. The movie stars Sidharth Malhotra, Jacqueline Fernandez, Jackie Shroff, and Shefali Shah alongside Akshay Kumar. It collected Rs 15.21 crores on its opening day and amassed a lifetime total of Rs 82.47 crores.

"Rustom," a crime thriller directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, was released in 2016. Featuring Ileana D'Cruz, Arjan Bajwa, and Esha Gupta, the film is loosely based on the K.M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra court case. It earned Rs 14.11 crores on its first day and achieved a lifetime collection of Rs 127.49 crores.

Toilet: A Love Story

"Toilet: A Love Story," released in 2017, is a comedy-drama starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar. Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, it addresses India's rural toilet issues and related cultural hurdles. The film opened with Rs 13.10 crores and garnered Rs 134.22 crores over its lifetime.

Gold

"Gold," directed by Reema Kagti and released in 2018, is a period sports film about India's national hockey team's journey to the 1948 Summer Olympics. The cast includes Mouni Roy, Amit Sadh, Kunal Kapoor, Vineet Kumar Singh, Sunny Kaushal, and Nikita Dutta alongside Akshay Kumar. It earned Rs 25.25 crores on its opening day and accumulated Rs 104.72 crores in total.

Mission Mangal

"Mission Mangal," released in 2019 under Jagan Shakti's direction, is based on the Indian Space Research Organisation's Mars Orbiter Mission. The film stars Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, and Sharman Joshi alongside Akshay Kumar. It made an impressive Rs 29.16 crores on its first day and reached a lifetime collection of Rs 202.98 crores.

Raksha Bandhan

The family comedy-drama "Raksha Bandhan," directed by Aanand L Rai and released in 2022, explores the bond between siblings. Starring Bhumi Pednekar along with Sadia Khateeb, Sahejmeen Kaur, Smrithi Srikanth, and Deepika Khanna alongside Akshay Kumar, it opened to mixed reviews with an initial collection of Rs 8.2 crores and a lifetime total of Rs 44.39 crores.

OMG 2

"OMG 2," the spiritual sequel to "OMG - Oh My God!," is a comedy-drama released in 2023 featuring Akshay Kumar alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam. The film focuses on sex education in India and received critical acclaim for its subject matter. It collected Rs 10.26 crores on its opening day and achieved a lifetime total of Rs 150.17 crores.

Akshay's upcoming release "Khel Khel Mein," directed by Mudassar Aziz and featuring Vaani Kapoor among others, is set to hit theatres on August 15th as his tenth Independence Day release within a decade (2014-2024). This comedy film is an official remake of the Italian movie "Perfect Strangers."