Akshay Kumar
Indian actor and film producer (born 1967)
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Akshay Kumar’s coverage at a glance
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- Biggest stories
- Rohit Shetty confirms Golmaal 5 with Ajay Devgn in cast and announces release dateConfirmedConfidence: Confirmed. Official source, or corroborated across several outlets86/100
- Bhumi Pednekar to reunite with Akshay Kumar in Priyadarshan's upcoming filmReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet82/100
- Akshay Kumar will reunite with Priyadarshan, playing a quirky tiger hunter in the director’s untitled comedyReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet82/100
- What the news is about
- Interview11
- Announcement6
- Personal6
- Casting6
- Release5
- Box office4
- Production3
- Review3
- Project update2
- Appearance2
- Business2
- Controversy1
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- NDTV Movies21 updates
- Bollywood Hungama16 updates
- Times of India16 updates
- Hindustan Times15 updates
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- ConfirmedConfidence: Confirmed. Official source, or corroborated across several outlets6
- ReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet46
- UnverifiedConfidence: Unverified. Weak evidence — treat this as unconfirmed1
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Farah Khan says younger actors are insecure and calls Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar the last of the superstars
Farah Khan said that newer actors are insecure, lack confidence and interfere with casting, music and choreography, and she described Shah Rukh Khan, Salman…
Why it matters — Fans of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan or Akshay Kumar may note they were highlighted as the remaining superstars by a…
1 outlet
Reported by Hindustan Times.Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan star in the crime thriller 'Haiwaan', which released on September 11 and is expected to stream on SonyLIV.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan star in the neo‑noir crime thriller 'Haiwaan', which released on September 11.
Why it matters — Fans will want to know when they can watch the new film starring both actors online.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Bhumi Pednekar reunites with Akshay Kumar for Priyadarshan’s next comedy
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Reported by Bollywood Hungama.Bhumi Pednekar to reunite with Akshay Kumar in Priyadarshan's upcoming film
Hindustan Times reported that Bhumi Pednekar is set to reunite with Akshay Kumar in Priyadarshan's next film.
Why it matters — Fans of Akshay Kumar will note his upcoming collaboration with Bhumi Pednekar.
2 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, NDTV Movies.Director Rajiv Rai says Akshay Kumar's film may not release in Mumbai amid Ramayana vs Mohra clash reports
Director Rajiv Rai said Akshay Kumar's film may not be released in Mumbai because of reports of a clash between the films Ramayana and Mohra.
Why it matters — Fans would want to know if his film's Mumbai release is uncertain.
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Movies.Akshay Kumar’s film Samuk’s director Kanishk Varma and producer Vipul A Shah ban phones on Mumbai set after UK image leak
Akshay Kumar’s sci‑fi survival thriller Samuk has tightened security after an image from its UK shoot leaked online.
Why it matters — Fans of Akshay Kumar may be interested because the security changes affect the filming of his upcoming movie Samuk.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon's film Mohra will be re-released in cinemas on November 6 during Diwali
The 1994 action thriller Mohra, starring Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon, is scheduled to be re-released in cinemas on November 6, coinciding with Diwali, 32…
Why it matters — Fans will get a chance to see the classic starring the actors on the big screen again.
2 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, Times of India.Akshay Kumar's Mohra to re‑release on Diwali, coinciding with Ranbir Kapoor‑Yash's Ramayana, director Rajiv Rai says he's not competing
A Bollywood Hungama headline says Akshay Kumar's Mohra is set to re‑release on Diwali in the same week as Ranbir Kapoor‑Yash's Ramayana.
Why it matters — Fans of Akshay Kumar will see his 1994 hit return to cinemas during a major festival, affecting his visibility…
1 outlet · 2 reports
Reported by Bollywood Hungama.Akshay Kumar listed in Bollywood Diwali party calendar
Hindustan Times published a calendar of Bollywood Diwali parties that includes Akshay Kumar.
Why it matters — Fans learn that Akshay Kumar is slated to attend upcoming Bollywood Diwali celebrations.
1 outlet
Reported by Hindustan Times.Police official says interrogation found no evidence another star was targeted in Tiger Shroff car firing
A police official said that questioning the four people arrested over the firing incident aimed at Tiger Shroff’s car has not uncovered any information…
Why it matters — Fans of Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar or Tiger Shroff would want to know whether any of them were actually…
1 outlet
Reported by Bollywood Hungama.Security tightened at Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar's homes after Tiger Shroff's car was shot at in Mumbai
Tiger Shroff's car was shot at on Sunday after he left a football match in Mumbai.
Why it matters — Fans of Salman Khan or Akshay Kumar may note the increased security at their homes after the attack on Tiger Shroff.
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Movies.Akshay Kumar to play tiger hunter in Priyadarshan's next film, shoot to begin in November
A report says Akshay Kumar will play a tiger hunter in Priyadarshan's next film, shooting starts in November; the pair previously collaborated on Bhooth Bangla.
Why it matters — Fans will see Kumar in a new tiger‑hunter role and a reunion with director Priyadarshan.
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Movies.Akshay Kumar said his son Aarav doesn’t want to reveal he is his son because he wants to carve his own identity
Akshay Kumar said his son Aarav doesn’t want to tell anyone he is his son because he wants to carve his own identity.
Why it matters — Fans learn about Akshay’s personal stance on his son’s privacy and his ongoing support for military families.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Akshay Kumar will reunite with Priyadarshan, playing a quirky tiger hunter in the director’s untitled comedy
According to Hindustan Times, Akshay Kumar will play a quirky tiger hunter in Priyadarshan’s untitled comedy, which is expected to begin filming in late…
Why it matters — Fans will see Kumar team up again with director Priyadarshan in a new comedic role.
2 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, Times of India.Salman Khan says Akshay Kumar is not involved in any romantic dealings and has grown by leaps and bounds
Salman Khan said that Akshay Kumar is not involved in any romantic dealings and that the actor has ‘grown’ by leaps and bounds.
Why it matters — Fans may note Salman Khan’s endorsement of Akshay Kumar’s personal conduct and professional growth.
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Movies.Akshay Kumar travels to Dehradun to shoot a reported ₹1 crore song for Anees Bazmee’s untitled comedy, with choreography by Vijay Ganguly
Akshay Kumar is set to shoot a song reportedly worth Rs 1 crore in Dehradun for Anees Bazmee’s upcoming untitled family comedy, which also stars Vidya Balan…
Why it matters — Fans will see him appear in a high‑budget song for his next comedy film.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Akshay Kumar to star with Banita Sandhu in sci‑fi thriller ‘Samuk’, slated for 2027 release
According to Variety India, Banita Sandhu will play a British‑born Indian environmentalist who joins Akshay Kumar in the sci‑fi survival thriller ‘Samuk’.
Why it matters — Fans of Akshay Kumar will see him leading a new sci‑fi survival film with Banita Sandhu, slated for a 2027 release.
2 outlets
Reported by Times of India, Bollywood Hungama.Akshay Kumar wraps UK shoot of Samuk, moves production to Mumbai for final 20‑day leg
Bollywood Hungama reported that Akshay Kumar’s film Samuk has wrapped its UK shooting schedule and will move to Mumbai for a final 20‑day leg.
Why it matters — Followers of Kumar will want to know the next phase of his upcoming sci‑fi action thriller is underway.
2 outlets
Reported by Bollywood Hungama, NDTV Movies.Akshay Kumar and other stars paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar after his death in Goa
Akshay Kumar and other stars offered an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar following his death at 5:30 am today in Goa.
Why it matters — Fans of Akshay Kumar may be interested in his public response to Nana Patekar’s passing.
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Movies.Nana Patekar declared dead at 5:20 am; cremation with state honours scheduled in Pune today
NDTV Movies reported that Nana Patekar was declared dead at 5:20 am and will be cremated with state honours in Pune today.
Why it matters — Fans learn of his passing and the state‑honoured cremation arrangements in Pune.
3 outlets · 7 reports
Reported by NDTV Movies, Hindustan Times, Times of India.Also in the news
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