Akshay Kumar is a True King of Sequels!
Akshay Kumar, who has time and again proven his versatility by exploring and excelling in a number of genres is a True King of Sequels! The Bollywood actor who is as much known for his comic timing as much as he is known for his power packed action has time and again proven to be an onscreen delight.
The response to Akshay’s performance in his various films have more often lasted in the films being made into a sequel. Akshay Kumar has proved to be a sheer entertainer by standing out in roles delivering action, comedy, drama and thrillers to celluloid. The actor also holds a huge fan following who enjoy watching his films. Akshay’s stardom combined with his screen presence makes for the perfect ingredients for filmmakers to make sequels of Akshay Kumar films. Here is a list of Akshay Kumar’s films which have proven to be a Blockbuster making him the True King of Sequels.
Khiladi – Akshay Kumar’s stardom grew as he performed breathtaking action in 1992’s Khiladi. Thereafter Akshay was touted as Bollywood’s Khiladi Kumar with a series of films named after the title. These include 1994’s Main Khiladi Tu Anari, 1996’s Khiladiyon ka Khiladi, 1997’s Mr & Mrs Khiladi, 1999’s International Khiladi, 2000’s Khiladi 420 and the most recent 2012’s Khiladi 786.
Hera Pheri – Hera Pheri became an instant rage with the audiences with Akshay Kumar’s hilarious one liners from the film being a strong recall to it. The film proved to be the Biggest comedy film of the year, which called for a sequel. A sequel to the same was made featuring Akshay Kumar in 2006 titled Phir Hera Pheri. The film was the most anticipated with the audience looking forward to Akshay taking the Hera Pheri franchise ahead.
Singh is King – A dose of action and humor, Singh is King proved to be a total entertainer. The sequel to the film was made in 2015 titled ‘Singh is Bling’ which was as much loved by Akshay Kumar’s audience.
Namaste London – Akshay Kumar left the audience batting for him through Namaste London with his charm. The film, which was a love story with doses of humor struck chords with its audience. The film’s sequel is announced titled ‘Namaste England’.
Housefull – Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull proved to be the biggest entertainer of 2010. The film, which was largely loved and appreciated by the audience was soon turned into a franchise with Housefull 2 in 2012. The response that the second instalment of the film received called for the makers taking the Housefull franchise forward with Housefull 3 which is soon to hit theatres.
Akshay Kumar has proven to be a delight on screen, never leaving a dull moment for his audience. The year 2016 is to witness a hat trick of Akshay Kumar films in the first half of the year with the actor delivering films with one being a sequel to his most loved comedy films.
The actor who aces the comedy genre as a natural is to be seen next in Sajid Nadiadwala’s rib tickling comedy film Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 3. The film also stars in lead Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon. Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Directed by Sajid-Farhad, Housefull 3 is set to release on June 3rd, 2016.
