Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood's most prolific actors, is gearing up for an exciting lineup of films set to release in the coming years. Despite facing a string of recent flops, including Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarfira, and Khel Khel Mein, Kumar's upcoming projects promise to showcase his versatility and star power. Here’s a detailed look at ten of his anticipated films, along with their release dates and cast details.
Akshay Kumar’s 10 Upcoming Movies
Singham Again
Release Date: Diwali 2024
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Ashutosh Rana
Singham Again marks the fifth instalment in Rohit Shetty's popular Cop Universe and serves as a sequel to Singham Returns (2014). Akshay Kumar reprises his role as DCP Veer Sooryavanshi, adding to the film's star-studded lineup. With a budget of ₹200 crore, this action-packed film is set to be a major Diwali release.
Kannappa
Release Date: December 2024
Cast: Mohanlal, Prabhas, Vishnu Manchu, Kajal Aggarwal
In a significant move, Akshay Kumar will make his Telugu film debut in Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The film is inspired by the legend of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Kumar will portray Lord Shiva and the film will be dubbed in multiple languages, including Hindi and English, expanding its reach.
Sky Force
#AkshayKumar BOOKED 2 OCTOBER 2024 FOR #SKYFORCE
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) October 2, 2023
Jio Studios & Dinesh Vijan present the untold true story of India's first and deadliest airstrike, Sky Force. Starring Akshay Kumar and introducing Veer Pahariya.
Produced by Dinesh Vijan
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande… pic.twitter.com/4PnR6abC7T
Release Date: Republic Day 2025
Cast: Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan
Sky Force is a war film that recounts India's historic airstrike on the Sargodha air base in Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani war. Directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, the film aims to highlight the bravery of Indian Air Force personnel. Principal photography concluded in April 2024, and the film is expected to resonate with patriotic audiences.
Jolly LLB 3
Release Date: April 11, 2025
Cast: Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla
The third instalment in the Jolly LLB series sees Akshay Kumar returning as Advocate Jagdishwar Mishra. Filming was completed in July 2024, with many scenes shot in an actual courtroom in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Fans can look forward to another engaging courtroom drama.
Welcome to the Jungle
Khud ko aur aap sab ko ek birthday gift diya hai aaj. If you like it and say thanks, I’d say Welcome(3) 😬#WelcomeToTheJunglehttps://t.co/gzy8l325fZ
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 9, 2023
In cinemas, Christmas - 20th December, 2024. #Welcome3pic.twitter.com/eqWePNPrtJ
Release Date: TBA
Cast: Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, and more
As the third instalment in the Welcome franchise, Welcome to the Jungle promises to deliver the same humour and chaos that fans love. The film features a large ensemble cast, ensuring plenty of comedic moments.
Shankara
Release Date: TBA
Cast: R Madhavan, Ananya Panday
Shankara is a biopic directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, focusing on the life of Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, an Indian lawyer and statesman. The film draws inspiration from the book The Case That Shook The Empire, written by Nair’s great-grandson.
Hera Pheri 3
Release Date: TBA
Cast: Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal
Fans are eagerly awaiting the third instalment of the beloved Hera Pheri franchise. Akshay Kumar will reunite with his co-stars Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, bringing back the iconic trio for another comedic adventure.
Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat
First Look of #AkshayKumar as Shree Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj .
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) December 6, 2022
Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat’ is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Vaseem Qureshi under his banner Qureshi Productions . #VedatMaratheVeerDaudleSaat to release on Diwali 2023. pic.twitter.com/IP2fbAB2Ll
Release Date: TBA
Cast: Pravin Tarde, Hardeek Joshi
In this Marathi film, Akshay Kumar will portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film focuses on seven legendary warriors from the Maratha Empire, showcasing their fight for independence in 1674.
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Bhooth Bangla
Thank you for your love on my birthday, year after year! Celebrating this year with the first look of ‘Bhooth Bangla'! I’m beyond excited to join forces with Priyadarshan again after 14 years. This dream collaboration has been a long time coming… can’t wait to share this… pic.twitter.com/2Wnim0mWBu
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 9, 2024
Release Date: TBA
Cast: TBA
On his 57th birthday, Akshay Kumar announced Bhooth Bangla, a horror-comedy directed by Priyadarshan. This collaboration marks their reunion after 14 years, and Kumar expressed his excitement about the project.
With these upcoming films, Akshay Kumar aims to reclaim his position in Bollywood, offering a mix of genres that appeal to a wide audience.
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