Akshay Kumar

Modern 1991–present

A former martial-arts instructor, Akshay Kumar is Bollywood’s most prolific leading man, celebrated for action, comedy and socially-themed hits. His famously disciplined work ethic yields multiple releases every year. He is consistently among the highest-paid stars in Indian cinema.

Honours: National Film Award for Best Actor (Rustom); Padma Shri.

Filmography

Recent & Ongoing

2026

Welcome to the Jungle

Comedy Dir. Ahmed Khan

Sprawling multi-starrer comedy leading the early-July box office.

2026

Haiwaan

Thriller Dir. Priyadarshan

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite under Priyadarshan.

Signature Roles

Hera Pheri

Rowdy Rathore

Airlift

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

Best known for: Hera Pheri · Rowdy Rathore · Airlift · Toilet: Ek Prem Katha · Welcome to the Jungle

Did You Know?

Playback singing — recording songs separately for actors to lip-sync — is a defining feature of Indian cinema.
Dhurandhar (2025) became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, crossing ₹1,350 crore worldwide.
The item number — a standalone song-and-dance showpiece — is a uniquely Bollywood commercial tradition.

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