5 blockbuster films rejected by Akshay Kumar

Shramana Kar

Khiladi of Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, the Khiladi of Bollywood, has been entertaining viewers for the past three decades. His remarkable performances, charisma, and disciplined lifestyle have always impressed fans.

Films rejected by Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar's films have been failing at the box office one after another, recently. But the Khiladi actor had earlier rejected films that ultimately became blockbusters with another actor in the lead.

Baazigar

Baazigar, which catapulted Shah Rukh Khan to stardom, was initially offered to Akshay Kumar, who turned it down due to the lead character Ajay Sharma's dark and negative vibe.

Race

The iconic action drama, whose narrative thrilled the audience so much that the makers came up with two more parts. The film was first offered to Kumar before Saif Ali Khan.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

This blockbuster sports biopic, based on Indian athlete Milkha Singh's life, was first offered to Akshay. But it later went to Farhan Akhtar. It's been reported that Kumar was busy with Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara.

Sooryavansham

This film, where Amitabh Bachchan portrayed the double role of father and son, was first offered to Akshay. As the film required the lead actor to play an elderly man's role, he turned down the film instantly.

Hollywood film too

Akshay Kumar was once offered to make his big Hollywood debut with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. According to Kumar, he rejected the untitled action film due to his lack of interest in going to the West.

Akshay Kumar's upcoming films

Currently, Akshay Kumar's film Khel Khel Mein is struggling at the box office with just Rs 5 crore earned on its opening day. The actor has Rohit Shetty's Singham Again and Sky Force with Sara Ali Khan next.