Even though Akshay Kumar's last few releases have not been able to weave magic at box office, he's still one of the most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. He has starred in over 100 films, and many of them have been major box office successes. He has been part of some of the biggest blockbusters in the past two decades and his track record of success makes him a valuable asset for filmmakers and producers. Akshay Kumar Birthday: The King of Casual Fashion, He Likes His T-shirts More Than Tuxedos!
The best part about him is that he's not afraid to experiment with different genres. He has starred in action films, comedies, dramas and even musicals. This versatility allows him to appeal to a wide range of audiences. On the same note, on his birthday today, let's check out Akshay Kumar's top five box office hits. Akshay Kumar Deletes 'Mission Raniganj' Post Mentioning 'India' And Reshares It With 'Bharat', Is It 'India vs Bharat' Debate Impact?
Good Newwz
With Rs 205.14 crore lifetime collection, Akshay's Good Newwz, is his top Indian grosser. Helmed by Raj Mehta, the film revolves around two couples with the same surname who pursue in-vitro fertilization and wait for their upcoming babies. Trouble ensues when they find that the sperms of each couple have been mixed with each other.
Mission Mangal
Based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to India's first interplanetary expedition Mars Orbiter Mission, this movie made a lifetime collection of Rs 202.98 crore in India. The film was highly praised for its content and starred Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu alongside Kumar. Mission Raniganj Teaser: Akshay Kumar’s Jaswant Singh Gill Leads a Rescue Mission To Save Miners in This Gripping New Look (Watch Video).
Sooryavanshi
Directed by Rohit Shetty, Sooryavanshi happens to be high on action and drama. Starring Akshay and Katrina Kaif, the movie managed to mint Rs 196 crore in India. The story of the actioner revolves around ATS chief Sooryavanshi (Akki) who embarks on a mission to hunt for 600 kgs of missing RDX and the conspiring perpetrators.
Housefull 4
Housefull 4 is the fourth installment of Housefull Franchise, and stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde and Kriti Kharbanda in lead roles. The plot of the flick deals with reincarnation wherein its lifetime collection stands at Rs 194.60 crore in India.
2.0
On the fifth spot we have 2.0 which stars Akshay Kumar as an antagonist. The film follows the conflict between Chitti (Rajinikanth), the once dismantled humanoid robot, and Pakshi Rajan (Akshay), a former ornithologist who seeks vengeance. This one earned a total of Rs 189.55 crore in India.
That's it guys! These are just a few of the many films that have made Akshay Kumar a box office star. He is a true superstar who has entertained audiences for decades.
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