Sep 9, 2023

‘Khiladi’ Turns 56: From 'Hera Pheri 3' To 'Gorkha', Akshay Kumar's 7 Upcoming Films

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Lights, Camera, Akshay!

Akshay Kumar, the 'Khiladi' of Bollywood, turns another year older today. With a diverse range of roles and genres under his belt, the actor continues to captivate audiences with his skills and dedication to the craft. On his 56th birthday, let’s take a look at some of his upcoming movies that will be releasing soon.

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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2023)

In 2023, Akshay Kumar teams up with Tiger Shroff for the action-packed extravaganza "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan," directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. This multilingual film releases in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, promising a Christmas 2023 treat.

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Mission Raniganj (2023)

'Mission Raniganj' tells the true story of Jaswant Singh Gill, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, who heroically saved lives during a coal mine disaster in 1989. Releasing on October 5, 2023, this film, directed by Suresh Desai, is Akshay's second collaboration with Parineeti Chopra.

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Welcome To The Jungle (2024)

Directed by Ahmed Khan, 'Welcome To The Jungle' is a comedy featuring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, and Lara Dutta. This star-studded film promises laughter and releases around Christmas 2024.

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Khel Khel Mein (N/A)

Akshay Kumar reunites with Fardeen Khan after 16 years in 'Khel Khel Mein'. Directed by Mudassar Aziz and produced by Sanjay Gupta, this comedy involves two friends entangled in a murder mystery, delivering humor and suspense.

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Gorkha (N/A)

'Gorkha' is a war drama where Akshay Kumar portrays Major IAN Cardozo, a war hero who led his troops despite losing a leg in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Directed by Sanjay Puran Singh and produced by Anand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, this film celebrates the valour of Indian Special Soldiers, Gorkha.

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Housefull 5 (2024)

Fans have been eagerly waiting to get updates about 'Housefull 5' ever since the makers officially announced the fifth part. Starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh along with other actors, the film is all set to be released during Diwali next year and will be shot in the UK.

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Hera Pheri 3 (2024)

The iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty returns in the third installment of the beloved Hera Pheri franchise. While initially, Akshay Kumar had stepped back due to creative differences, he has since resolved the issues and confirmed his return. Produced by Firoz Nadiadwala and directed by Indra Kumar, this comedy is expected to release in 2024.

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