Akshay Kumar addressed the recent underperformance of his films at the box office, dismissing the notion that his career is over due to a few flops. The actor, who has been a staple in the industry for over thirty years, expressed that he remains unfazed by such criticisms and will persist in his hard work.
Kumar's recent films, including "Sarfira," "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan," "Mission Raniganj," "Selfiee," "Raksha Bandhan," "Samrat Prithviraj," and "Bachchhan Pandey," have not achieved commercial success. However, Kumar remained positive, stating that he doesn't dwell on these failures. “Things happen for a reason. I’ve had a few films not perform well, and yet I receive numerous supportive messages from fans. It’s as if they’re sending me condolences. One journalist even said, ‘You’ll be back.’ I had to call him to ask what he meant by ‘back’ because I’m still here,” Kumar shared with reporters during the trailer launch of his new film, "Khel Khel Mein."
At 56, Kumar’s determination remains unwavering. “I’m committed to continuing my work. Regardless of what others say, I’ll keep doing what I do. Every day, I wake up, work out, and head to work, earning my livelihood through my own efforts. I will continue working until I am forced to stop,” he said.
"Khel Khel Mein," which features a star-studded cast including Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal, is directed by Mudassar Aziz, known for "Happy Bhag Jayegi" and "Pati Patni Aur Woh." The film will be released on August 15, coinciding with the release of two other Hindi films: John Abraham’s "Vedaa" and Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor’s "Stree 2."
Aziz expressed his support for all the films releasing during the festive period. “We are all part of the Hindi film industry. During a festive weekend, it's not about competing but about supporting each other. I have immense respect for Amar Kaushik, director of ‘Stree 2,’ and hope that all films do well. The industry’s success depends on collective effort,” Aziz remarked, adding that "Khel Khel Mein" even includes a nod to "Stree" as a gesture of camaraderie.
The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.
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