Akshay Kumar reacts to delivering back-to-back box-office flops - ‘I am not dead, I earn money by hard work’

Akshay Kumar was recently attending the trailer launch of his upcoming movie, Khel Khel Mein. Here is what he said.

Trailer poster of Khel Khel Mein. 

Akshay Kumar has been tirelessly working in the Hindi cinema for over 30 years. Regarded as one of the most talented superstars of Bollywood, he is soon going to headline a movie titled Khel Khel Mein. It is slated to be released on August 15, 2024, coinciding with India’s Independence Day celebrations. While the buzz around the film is gaining momentum, have a look at what Akshay Kumar said about the performance of his latest theatricals.

Akshay Kumar reveals getting obituary messages after his flop movies

While interacting with the press during the trailer launch of Khel Khel Mein, Akshay Kumar was asked by media persons his views on delivering back-to-back flops at the box-office. His 2024 releases, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarfira, have been flops at the box-office.

Responding to these questions, Akshay Kumar confidently said, “Abey mara nahi hu, jo bhi kamata hun Apne dam per kamata hun. Kisise kuch manga nahi hai maine. (Oh common! I am not dead. Whatever I earn is because of my hard work. I do not beg anyone for money.)”

Akshay funnily even said that people reacted to his flops as if he was dead. The messages sent to him by those concerned with this performance were similar to the ones sent during the time of an obituary, he said.

The other cast and crew members, meanwhile, cheered up Akshay Kumar and expressed full faith that Khel Khel Mein would be a box-office success.

What’s in Khel Khel Mein trailer?

The story of Khel Khel Mein revolves around seven friends who get together for a dinner party and wind up playing a game in a room. Soon, their lies and secrets start to come to light, revealing intimate details about one another. Mudassar Aziz directed the film. Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan and Vaani Kapoor are the core leads, while Fardeen Khan would be in a supporting role.

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