Akshay Kumar is one of the most popular and versatile actors in the Bollywood industry. He has worked in many thrillers, fast-paced dramas and comedy movies over the years.
Despite his last few movies not doing well at the box office, he is still a bankable star. In 2023, he has lined up an interesting line-up of upcoming movies.
OMG 2 – Oh My God! 2
After delivering back-to-back disasters at the box office, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is gearing up for a new upcoming movie titled OMG 2. The sequel to 2012 satirical film OMG will be directed by Amit Rai and will star Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam.
According to reports, the makers of OMG 2 are reportedly planning to release the film via an OTT platform instead of a theatrical release. The movie will be based on the story of a Mumbai shopkeeper who files a case against God after his store gets destroyed by a natural calamity.
It may be noted that the film was released in 2012 and marked a revolution in the way religion is questioned in Hindi films. It was a huge hit and won multiple awards.
In this upcoming sequel, he will be seen playing Lord Krishna again. The film will also be directed by Amit Rai and is bankrolled by Vipul D Shah, Rajesh Bahl and Ashwin Varde.
In addition to OMG 2, Akshay Kumar has a number of upcoming projects lined up, including Soorarai Pottru remake, Capsule Gill, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Hera Pheri 3. He will also be seen in Dinesh Vijan’s Sky Force.
Capsule Gill
The actor is busy with his upcoming movies. He is all set to release Aanand L Rai’s Raksha Bandhan on August 11, Ram Setu and a satirical comedy-drama OMG 2.
The ‘Khiladi’ actor is also shooting for a period film called Capsule Gill, which is based on the life of chief mining engineer Jaswant Singh Gill who saved 65 miners trapped inside a coal mine in Raniganj, West Bengal in 1989. The Amritsar-based engineer was awarded the ‘Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak’ for his heroic act.
It is being directed by Tinu Suresh Desai who has previously collaborated with Akshay Kumar in Rustom. The movie is slated for release in 2023.
Besides, the actor is reportedly collaborating with Parineeti Chopra in a new film. According to a report, the shooting of this film is scheduled to start in Chhattisgarh from September.
Apart from these upcoming films, he is also making a Hindi remake of Soorari Pottru and is all set to join forces with the likes of Radhika Madan in this project.
This is Akshay Kumar’s third collaboration with director Tinu Suresh Desai after his successful films Rustom and Aanand L Rai’s Raksha Bandhan. The ‘Gorkha’ star will be seen in a leading role and is also coming up with a comedy-drama, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which will hit the screens in 2022.
Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat
After starring in some of the most successful movies in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is ready to make his debut in the Marathi film industry. The actor is gearing up to play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mahesh Manjrekar’s upcoming historical drama.
Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat is a story about the brave warrior king Shivaji Maharaj and seven valiant warriors who had the sole aim to bring his dream of Swarajya to reality. Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the film is slated to release on Diwali 2023. It will star Jay Dudhane, Utkarsha Shinde, Vishal Nikam, Virat Madke, Hardik Joshi, Satya, Akshay and Nawab Khan in pivotal roles.
On Tuesday, Akshay took to Instagram and shared his first look from the film. The video shows him in full warrior attire as Shivaji Maharaj.
Netizens loved the actor’s look and he left them with awe. They also thanked him for taking up this historic role.
Akshay recently began shooting for Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Sat in Mumbai and is seeking blessings from the mighty Shivaji Maharaj. The actor shared a photo on Instagram and wrote that he feels honoured to play the legendary Maratha king.
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff starrer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM) is set to hit the screens this Christmas. It’s an action-comedy and a reboot of the 1998 film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
The movie is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment. It also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
BMCM is set in a city where two honest policemen Arjun and Pyare Mohan work together. But their reputation is ruined when two thieves Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan arrive in town and commit crimes. The people start to misinterpret their actions and blame them for the crimes.
After a while, Zorawar kidnaps Seema and he asks Bade and Chote to help him. The crooks confess their acts and promise to get Seema back.
However, things turn out to be quite complicated. When Zorawar and his men hijack the police van, Bade and Chote stop them. They even get Zorawar and his men arrested.
Earlier, the director of the film Ali Abbas Zafar shared a bts photo from the sets. The photo shows Akshay with a gun in his hand. The caption reads, “Early morning shoot.”
Khel Khel Mein
Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has had an amazing journey from a waiter and chef to one of the biggest stars in the country. Initially interested in martial arts and training in Bangkok, he later did modeling and then films which changed his entire image and made him a household name.
He is known for his disciplined and dedicated working cycle which enables him to deliver 4-5 films to the box office annually. He has a lot of upcoming movies including Housefull 5, Capsule Gill, Sarrarai Pottru, and Khel Khel Mein.
Having signed filmmaker Mudassar Aziz’s upcoming comedy entertainer Khel Khel Mein, the actor has reunited with his Bell Bottom co-star Vaani Kapoor and Mission Mangal & Naam Shabana star Taapsee Pannu in this film. The film also stars Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk in an important role.
The movie is based on the misunderstandings and myths of Pakistan and Bangladesh after the fall of Dhaka in 1971. It follows a set of college students who perform a play on the incident in a youth theatre festival.
Sky Force
Akshay Kumar is set to star in a new film based on an air force victory, Sky Force. This action drama is backed by Dinesh Vijan and the actor is set to start working on it from May 2023.
As per reports, the film will feature Akshay as an air force officer and celebrate one of the biggest victories in the history of the IAF. It is expected to be the biggest movie of Akshay’s career & will have a star cast that includes Sonakshi Sinha, Tiger Shroff & Ajay Devgn.
Apart from Sky Force, Akshay is also starring in Capsule Gill, Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan & Hera Pheri 3. He is currently shooting for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Tiger Shroff.
Another major release for Akshay is a biopic on C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who served during British rule in India. This film is directed by Karan Tyagi and will reportedly pair Akshay with Ananya Panday.
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Hera Pheri 3
Hera Pheri is a cult comedy film franchise that has been praised by fans for its hilarious script and funny performances. The first part was released in 2000, followed by Phir Hera Pheri in 2006.
Even though the second part of the film didn’t do as well as the first, fans still love Hera Pheri and have been waiting for the third installment. Now, it seems like they’ll be getting the chance to see the original trio reunite once again!
After months of speculation and rumours, reports suggest that Akshay Kumar has finally joined Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal for Hera Pheri 3. The trio recently met in Mumbai to discuss the project.
Meanwhile, Suniel Shetty took to his Linkedin page to confirm the news and shared an exciting picture of the three actors together! He also revealed that Hera Pheri 3 will be directed by Farhad Samji.
The cast and crew are hard at work on the movie, so stay tuned to our website or social media pages to keep up with all the latest updates. Hera Pheri 3 will release soon, so you don’t want to miss out on this epic re-united reunion!