Actor
Akshay Kumar
- Born: 9 September 1967, Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Estimated net worth: $240 million
Akshay Kumar is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his versatility across genres, including action, comedy, and drama. He gained fame with films like 'Hera Pheri', 'Khiladi', and 'Pad Man'. Renowned for his disciplined approach and strong screen presence, he…
About Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his versatility across genres, including action, comedy, and drama. He gained fame with films like 'Hera Pheri', 'Khiladi', and 'Pad Man'. Renowned for his disciplined approach and strong screen presence, he has established a reputation as one of Bollywood's leading stars.
- Born
- 9 September 1967, Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Twinkle Khanna (2001-present)
- Children
- 2 (Aarav Kumar, Nitara Kumar)
- Parents
- Hari Om Bhatia, Aruna Bhatia
- Estimated net worth
- $240 million
Fun facts about Akshay Kumar
- Akshay Kumar originally aspired to be a martial artist and even worked as a chef in Bangkok before entering the film industry.
- He is often referred to as 'Khiladi Kumar' due to his successful roles in action films, particularly the 'Khiladi' series.
Famous Akshay Kumar quotes
“Life is all about how you look at it.”
“All I want to do is make people laugh.”
“The only way to win is to fight.”
Akshay Kumar filmography
Cast (211)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Stree 3 Movie | Sarkata's descended | |
| 2027 | Boss 2 Movie | Cameo Apperance | |
| 2027 | Golmaal 5 Movie | Bala Bhau | |
| 2027 | Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat Movie | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | |
| 2026 | Mauja Hi Mauja Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Haiwaan Movie | Parshuram | 4.0 |
| 2026 | Welcome To The Jungle Movie | Rajeev Kohli | 5.0 |
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla Movie | Arjun Acharya | 5.6 |
| 2026 | Wheel Of Fortune India TV | Host | 8.0 |
| 2025 | Pitch To Get Rich TV | Unknown character |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2025 | Jolly LLB 3 Movie | Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Kannappa Movie | Shiva | 5.1 |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 Movie | Julius / Jolly No. 3 | 5.1 |
| 2025 | Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh Movie | Chettur Sankaran Nair | 7.1 |
| 2025 | Sky Force Movie | Kumar Om Ahuja 'Tiger' | 6.6 |
| 2024 | Singham Again Movie | Veer Sooryavanshi | 4.8 |
| 2024 | Stree 2 Movie | Udaybhan's Descendent | 6.7 |
| 2024 | Khel Khel Mein Movie | Rishabh Malik | 6.0 |
| 2024 | Sarfira Movie | Vir Mhatre | 6.6 |
| 2024 | Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment TV | Self | 3.8 |
| 2024 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Movie | Captain Firoz / Freddy / Bade Miyan | 6.1 |
| 2024 | The Great Indian Kapil Show TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2023 | Mission Raniganj Movie | Jaswant Singh Gill | 6.5 |
| 2023 | OMG 2 Movie | The Messenger | 7.3 |
| 2023 | Selfiee Movie | Vijay Kumar | 6.0 |
| 2022 | An Action Hero Movie | Senior actor | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Ram Setu Movie | Dr. Aryan Kulshreshtha | 5.1 |
| 2022 | Cuttputlli Movie | SI Arjan Sethi | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Raksha Bandhan Movie | Lala Kedarnath | 6.2 |
| 2022 | Umang TV | Unknown character | |
| 2022 | Samrat Prithviraj Movie | Prithviraj Chauhan | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Bachchhan Paandey Movie | Bachchhan Paandey | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re Movie | Sajjad Ali Khan | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Sooryavanshi Movie | Veer Sooryavanshi | 5.8 |
| 2021 | Bell Bottom Movie | Anshul Malhotra / Bell Bottom | 6.2 |
| 2020 | Laxmii Movie | Aasif | 4.5 |
| 2019 | Good Newwz Movie | Varun Batra | 6.5 |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 Movie | Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry | 5.5 |
| 2019 | Movie Masti With Manish TV | Himself | |
| 2019 | Mission Mangal Movie | Rakesh Dhawan | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Blank Movie | Special Appearance in "Ali Ali" Song | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Kesari Movie | Havildar Ishar Singh | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Simmba Movie | Veer Sooryavanshi | 6.2 |
| 2018 | 2.0 Movie | Pakshi Rajan | 5.9 |
| 2018 | Gold Movie | Balbir Singh | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Dance Deewane TV | Himself | 5.5 |
| 2018 | Pad Man Movie | Lakshmikant Chauhan | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Toilet: A Love Story Movie | Keshav Sharma | 6.8 |
| 2017 | The Drama Company TV | Self | 3.3 |
| 2017 | Naam Shabana Movie | Ajay Singh Rajput | 5.7 |
| 2017 | Jolly LLB 2 Movie | Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra | 7.0 |
| 2017 | The Halcyon TV | Adil Joshi | 6.3 |
| 2016 | Yaaron Ki Baraat TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Rustom Movie | Rustom Pavri | 6.8 |
| 2016 | Dishoom Movie | Sameer Gazi | 5.5 |
| 2016 | Housefull 3 Movie | Sandy AKA Sundi | 5.1 |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Airlift Movie | Ranjit Katyal | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Singh Is Bliing Movie | Raftaar Singh | 5.3 |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao TV | Self | 6.3 |
| 2015 | Brothers Movie | David Fernandez | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Gabbar Is Back Movie | Professor Aditya / Gabbar | 6.9 |
| 2015 | Hey Bro Movie | Special Appearance in "Birju" Song | 4.0 |
| 2015 | Baby Movie | Ajay Singh Rajput | 6.8 |
| 2014 | The Shaukeens Movie | Akshay Kumar | 4.5 |
| 2014 | It's Entertainment Movie | Akhil Lokhande / Akhil Pannalal Johri | 4.9 |
| 2014 | The Anupam Kher Show TV | Himself | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Fugly Movie | Himself in "Fugly Title Song" | 5.0 |
| 2014 | Holiday Movie | Captain Viraat Bakshi | 6.3 |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem Movie | Bakshay Kumar | 8.0 |
| 2013 | Boss Movie | Boss | 5.6 |
| 2013 | Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya Movie | Unknown character | 3.5 |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! Movie | Shoaib Khan | 4.9 |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies Movie | Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited) | 6.3 |
| 2013 | Special 26 Movie | Ajay Singh | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 Movie | Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73) | 4.9 |
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! Movie | Krishna | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Joker Movie | Agastya | 4.2 |
| 2012 | Rowdy Rathore Movie | Shiva / Vikram Singh Rathore | 5.9 |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 Movie | Jolly 1 / Sunny | 5.6 |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz Movie | Jignesh 'Jerry' Patel (Rocco) | 6.2 |
| 2011 | Death in Paradise TV | Zach Ogilvy | 7.4 |
| 2011 | Breakaway Movie | Akshay Kumar | 5.4 |
| 2011 | Up Close & Personal with PZ TV | Himself | 10.0 |
| 2011 | Chalo Dilli Movie | Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana | 6.2 |
| 2011 | Thank You Movie | Kishen | 5.1 |
| 2011 | Patiala House Movie | Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan Movie | Tabrez Mirza Khan/Tees Maar Khan | 3.8 |
| 2010 | Action Replayy Movie | Kishen Chopra | 5.2 |
| 2010 | MasterChef India TV | Guest Star | 5.6 |
| 2010 | MasterChef India TV | Himself - Judge & Host | 5.6 |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha Movie | Sachin Tichkule | 5.8 |
| 2010 | Housefull Movie | Aarush Awasthi | 5.7 |
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai Movie | Himself | 4.7 |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan Movie | Nitin Bankar | 5.8 |
| 2009 | Blue Movie | Aarav Malhotra | 4.0 |
| 2009 | Kambakkht Ishq Movie | Viraj Shergill | 4.4 |
| 2009 | 8x10 Tasveer Movie | Jai Puri/Jeet Puri | 5.3 |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk to China Movie | Sidhu Sharma / Liu Sheng | 4.9 |
| 2008 | Jumbo Movie | Jumbo | 8.7 |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng Movie | Happy Singh | 5.7 |
| 2008 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2008 | Khatron Ke Khiladi TV | Host | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi TV | Unknown character | 4.5 |
| 2008 | 10 Ka Dum TV | Himself | 6.5 |
| 2008 | Tashan Movie | Bachchan Pande | 4.5 |
| 2007 | Welcome Movie | Rajiv | 6.9 |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om Movie | Akshay Kumar | 7.1 |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa Movie | Dr. Aditya 'Adi' Shrivastav | 6.8 |
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy Movie | Aroush Mehra | 5.9 |
| 2007 | Namastey London Movie | Arjun Ballu Singh | 6.2 |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag Movie | Bunty | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Jaan-E-Mann Movie | Agastya Rao | 5.5 |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri Movie | Raju | 6.9 |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Movie | Aditya Malhotra | 5.3 |
| 2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi Movie | Vicky | 3.6 |
| 2006 | Family: Ties of Blood Movie | Shekhar K. Bhatia | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever Movie | Raj Malhotra | 4.4 |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal Movie | Rocky Hiranandani | 5.3 |
| 2005 | Garam Masala Movie | Makrand "Mac" Deendayal Chatpatiya | 6.1 |
| 2005 | The Great Indian Laughter Challenge TV | Judge | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Waqt Movie | Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Bewafaa Movie | Raja | 4.5 |
| 2005 | Insan Movie | Amjad | 5.2 |
| 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo Movie | Major Rajeev Singh | 5.1 |
| 2004 | Koffee with Karan TV | Self | 5.9 |
| 2004 | Aitraaz Movie | Raj Malhotra | 6.1 |
| 2004 | Indian Idol TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2004 | Hatya: The Murder Movie | Ravi R. Lal | 8.5 |
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Movie | Sunny Khurana | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna Movie | Narrator | |
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin Movie | Inspector Ajay | 4.0 |
| 2004 | Ghar Grihasti Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work Movie | DCP Hari Om Patnaik | 5.5 |
| 2004 | Police Force: An Inside Story Movie | Vijay Singh | 5.4 |
| 2004 | Khakee Movie | Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Andaaz Movie | Raj Malhotra | 5.9 |
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins Movie | Arjun | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Movie | Atul Aggarwal | 4.6 |
| 2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana Movie | Guru Gulab Khatri | 5.7 |
| 2002 | Aankhen Movie | Vishwas Prajapati | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai TV | Himself | |
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya Movie | Raj Malhotra | 4.4 |
| 2001 | Ajnabee Movie | Vikram "Vicky" Bajaj | 5.6 |
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love Movie | Ajay Kapoor | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 Movie | Dev Kumar Malhotra / Anand Kumar Malhotra | 4.8 |
| 2000 | Dhadkan Movie | Ram Verma | 6.4 |
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati TV | Self | 6.6 |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri Movie | Raju | 7.1 |
| 1999 | Jaanwar Movie | Badshah / Bapu Lohar | 6.3 |
| 1999 | Sangharsh Movie | Professor Aman Verma | 5.1 |
| 1999 | Zulmi Movie | Raj | 6.8 |
| 1999 | International Khiladi Movie | Rahul 'Devraj' | 5.3 |
| 1999 | Aarzoo Movie | Vijay | 5.9 |
| 1998 | Barood Movie | Jai Sharma | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Angaaray Movie | Unknown character | 3.7 |
| 1998 | Keemat Movie | Dev | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Aflatoon Movie | Rocky / Raja / Parimal Chaturvedi | 4.9 |
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai Movie | Ajay | 6.9 |
| 1997 | Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi Movie | Raja | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Tarazu Movie | Inspector Ram Yadav | 5.9 |
| 1997 | Daava Movie | Inspector Arjun | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Insaaf: The Final Justice Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang Movie | Sikandar Davai | 4.7 |
| 1996 | Sapoot Movie | Unknown character | 4.9 |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi Movie | Akshay Kharodia Malhotra | 5.4 |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi Movie | Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu | 5.4 |
| 1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi Movie | Inspector Vijay Kumar / Ajay Kumar | 5.7 |
| 1995 | Nazar Ke Samne Movie | Jai Kumar | 3.3 |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung Movie | Karan Singh | 6.7 |
| 1995 | Paandav Movie | Inspector Vijay Kumar | 4.7 |
| 1994 | Hum Hain Bemisaal Movie | Vijay Sinha | 5.9 |
| 1994 | Zaalim Movie | Ravi | 5.8 |
| 1994 | Zakhmi Dil Movie | Jaidev Anand | 3.2 |
| 1994 | Suhaag Movie | Raj Sinha | 5.6 |
| 1994 | Ikke Pe Ikka Movie | Rajiv | 3.7 |
| 1994 | Amaanat Movie | Amar | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari Movie | Police Inspector Karan Joglekar | 6.1 |
| 1994 | Mohra Movie | Amar Saxena | 6.1 |
| 1994 | Jai Kishen Movie | Jai Verma / Kishen | 4.8 |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi Movie | Vijay Saigal | 6.2 |
| 1994 | Elaan Movie | Vishal Chaudhry | 5.7 |
| 1993 | Ashaant Movie | Vijay | 4.0 |
| 1993 | Vishnu Vijaya Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1993 | Sainik Movie | Lieutenant Suraj Dutt | 6.1 |
| 1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai Movie | Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala | 5.9 |
| 1993 | Kayda Kanoon Movie | Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani | 5.0 |
| 1993 | Dil Ki Baazi Movie | Vijay | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Deedar Movie | Anand K. Malhotra | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Khiladi Movie | Raj Malhotra | 6.3 |
| 1992 | Mr. Bond Movie | Mr. Bond | 3.5 |
| 1992 | Aap Ki Adalat TV | Himself | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Dancer Movie | Raju 'Raja' | 6.0 |
| 1991 | Saugandh Movie | Shiva | 4.6 |
| 1987 | Aaj Movie | Karate Instructor | 6.0 |
| TBA | Samuk Movie | Vivaan Ahuja | |
| TBA | Untitled Akshay Kumar - Chandoo Mondeti Film Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Welcome To The Adventure Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Wicked Sunny Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Untitled Comedy Film Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Hera Pheri 3 Movie | Raju | |
| TBA | Salaam-e-Ishq Sequel Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | R.D. Burman Biopic Movie | Rajesh Khanna | |
| TBA | Untitled Ahmed Khan - Akshay Kumar Film Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Farhad Samji's Next Movie | Special Appearance | |
| TBA | Untitled Akshay Kumar/Ajay Devgn Project Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Arun Matheswaran Hindi Debut Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Bhoot Police 2 Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Kesari Chapter 3 Movie | Hari Singh Nalwa |
Crew (15)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla Movie | Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2021 | Sooryavanshi Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2020 | Durgamati: The Myth Movie | Producer · Production | 5.7 |
| 2019 | Mission Mangal Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Kesari Movie | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Shaukeens Movie | Producer · Production | 4.5 |
| 2014 | Fugly Movie | Producer · Production | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem Movie | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2013 | 72 Miles - Ek Pravas Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2012 | Son of Sardaar Movie | Thanks · Crew | 4.7 |
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! Movie | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Joker Movie | Producer · Production | 4.2 |
| 2011 | Breakaway Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.4 |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan Movie | Costume Design · Costume & Make-Up | 5.8 |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk to China Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 4.9 |
Latest releases
- Haiwaan2026 / TMDB 4.0
- Welcome To The Jungle2026 / TMDB 5.0
- Bhooth Bangla2026 / TMDB 5.6
- Jolly LLB 32025 / TMDB 6.5
- Kannappa2025 / TMDB 5.1
- Housefull 52025 / TMDB 5.1
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Questions about Akshay Kumar
What are some of Akshay Kumar's most successful films?
Akshay Kumar has had numerous successful films, including 'Hera Pheri', 'Khiladi', 'Housefull', and 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', which have made significant box office impacts.
Has Akshay Kumar won any major awards?
Yes, Akshay Kumar has received several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actor and multiple Filmfare Awards for his performances.
What was Akshay Kumar's first film?
Akshay Kumar made his film debut in the 1991 film 'Saugandh'. However, his breakthrough came with 'Khiladi' in 1992.
How many children does Akshay Kumar have?
Akshay Kumar has two children, a son named Aarav and a daughter named Nitara, with his wife Twinkle Khanna.
What is Akshay Kumar's estimated net worth?
Akshay Kumar's estimated net worth is around $240 million, making him one of the wealthiest actors in India.
What is Akshay Kumar known for in his acting style?
Akshay Kumar is known for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between action, comedy, and drama, often portraying relatable characters.
When did Akshay Kumar start his acting career?
Akshay Kumar started his acting career in the early 1990s, gaining prominence with his role in 'Khiladi' in 1992.
What are some of Akshay Kumar's notable contributions to social issues?
Akshay Kumar has been involved in various social issues, notably through films like 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', which focused on sanitation and hygiene.