Akshay Kumar
is widely known as the king of
comedy
in Bollywood, thanks to his impeccable performances in movies like ‘Garam Masala’, ‘Hera Pheri’, and ‘Welcome’. The actor is currently preparing for the release of ‘
Khel Khel Mein
‘, which will hit theaters on August 15. In a recent update, it was revealed that Kumar is also gearing up to revisit some of his beloved franchises in 2025.
Akshay Kumar Confronts Criticism Over Recent Box Office Failures: ‘Four-Five Films May Have Flopped… I’m Not Dead…’
In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, the actor shared updates on his
upcoming projects
.
Akshay revealed that ‘
Jolly LLB 3
‘ is complete, except for the song shoots, and ‘
Housefull 5
‘ will start production next month. He also noted that ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ is 40% finished, while ‘
Hera Pheri 3
‘ is still awaiting its start. The actor hinted at other
franchise films
in the pipeline and mentioned he’s in discussions for an action film, which could kick off next year.
Reflecting on the rise of franchise films in Indian cinema, Kumar acknowledged the audience’s demand for them but emphasized his commitment to diverse cinema. The actor further mentioned that neither success nor failure can change his attitude toward movies.
He also discussed his approach to comedy and expressed hope that the genre will gain more respect in the industry. He shared his perspective on handling both criticism and praise, offering a glimpse into his professional ethos.