Is Akshay Kumar a threat to the top spot?

An analysis on Akshay Kumar’s career by Indicine reader Abhishek Sharma.

Akshay Kumar has been around in the industry for 20 years now and the count of his successful movies would most definitely be greater than those of Khan’s but he has never posed a serious threat to any of the reigning Khan’s for the top Spot. Let us try to figure out the reason with a brief analysis of Khiladi’s career.

He tasted super success at a very early stage of his career with Khiladi, Mohra, Yeh Dillagi and Waqt Hamara hai. The name Khiladi became his key to success and he utilized it to the max with movies like Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Sabse Bada Khiladi and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi. But Akshay then was never considered to be a contender for the top spot which was fought between Shahrukh Khan, Sunny Deol, Aamir Khan, Govinda and Salman Khan.

Then came his bad phase in the late 90s. His movies having repeated action stunts failed miserably. But he kept trying and in the year 2000 he was back with Hera Pheri, Dhadkan and Khiladi 420. Comedy, Drama and Action in the same year worked well for him. Slowly he started getting the big movies from big banners. Akshay climbed the success ladder, slowly but steadily and he really peaked during the 2006-2008 period. It started with Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and he followed it up with Aitraaz, Waqt, Garam Masala, Phir Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhaag, Namaste London, Heyy Babby, Bhool Bhulaiyan, Welcome and Singh Is Kinng. All the movies (with all their flaws) went on to become huge hits and Akki’s presence itself became a guarantee to Box Office success.

But his bad choice of movies brought him down again. Although these movies recovered it’s investment, they could not achieve what was expected out of them. Chandni Chowk to China, Tasveer 8×10, Blue, Kambakht Ishq, De Dana Dan, Khatta Meetha, Tees Maar Khan, Patiala House , Thank You and Desi Boyz. Housefull was his only success during this period.

Now with the success of Housefull 2 and the super success of Rowdy Rathore, Akshay is back in serious business. But the question remains : Will he be able to maintain this or take this to another level or just like in the past – throw it away given his choice of movies.

Some positive and negative factors about him that quickly come to mind are mentioned below:

  • Super Fit (Positive): Given his dedication combined with superb physique, he can accomplish tough roles with ease and thats the reason why Akshay is able to complete movies well ahead of time.
  • Successful Partnership with Big Names (Positive): Akshay is one of the very few stars, who has maintained success and healthy relation and is working with very big names of the industry. Be it Sajid Nadiadwala, Sajid Khan, Sanjay Bhansali, Anees Bazmee, Vipul Shah, Priyadarshan, Milan Luthria, Abbas Mustan,Farah Khan or Yashraj, Akshay has worked with all.
  • Number of Movies (Negative): While all the major stars ( 3 Khans and Hrithik), are sticking to 1-2 releases in a year, Akshay still is having 4 releases every year.
  • Craze for next release (Negative): When compared to the craze which is around Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2, SRK’s next, Talaash, Dhoom 3 and Krrish 3, Akshay’s future releases have relatively less awareness. One factor can be the number of films he has signed and other can be fan following.

So is Akshay a real threat to the top spot or not ?

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  • Rowdy Rathore has collected around 2.25 crore nett all India on third Friday. Rowdy Rathore total collection now stands at 114.5 crore nett after 15 days. It is rock steady in its third weekend also and sure shot to have a jump on third Saturday and further jump on third Sunday.

    Third Weekend is heading for around 9-10 crore nett all India which is huge and just below the collections of 3 Idiots and Dabangg for the third weekend. RR is trending exceedingly well despite screen fights from new releases, every Friday. Blockbuster.

    Collection Breakup –

    1st Week – 78.3 cr nett.
    2nd Week – 33.9 cr nett.

    3rd Friday – 2.25 cr nett.

    Total – 114.45 cr nett.

  • SO MANY COMMENTS IN SINGLE DAY
    THIS SHOWS HOW BIG STAR AKKI IS
    NOW READ MY COMMENT CAREFULLY
    AKKI MIGHT B NO 1 STAR AFTER 10 YRS DOWNLINE
    REASONS:
    GOOD RELATIONS WITH ALMOST EACH N EVERY BIG PERSONALITY OF BOLLYWOOD AMITABH,SALMAN,SANJAY,YASH RAJ,MUSTANS,KAPOORS(KARISHMA,KAREENA,RISHI,RANDHIR)BOTH SAJIDS, FARHA KHAN,SANJAY LEELA.etc LIST IS COUNTLESS
    IS THE ONLY ACTOR JISKE BARE MEIN KABHI ACTRESS NE COMPLAINT NAHI KI
    IS THE ONLY ACTOR WHO SUITS WITH EACH AND EVERY ACTRESS(INCOMPARABLE CHEMISTRY WITH HIS CO-ACTRESSES/ACTORS)
    NO STAR-WARS
    GOOD PHYSIQUE
    DISCIPLINE(ONCE SAMEERA REDDY SAID THAT HE HAS MUCH MORE DISCIPLINE THAN HER MILITIARY OFFICER FATHER)
    AMITABH HAD DONE SO MANY MOVIES WITH AKKI(5) UNLIKE SRK(3),AAMIR(0)
    SALMAN(3)
    THIS SHOWS HE IS BEST IN TERMS OF BUILIDING RELATIONS
    UNLIKE KHANS JO HAR DIN RELATIONS BIGARDETE HAI
    SRK-ATTITUDE
    SALMAN-ANGER
    AAMIR-PERFECTIONISM MEIN RELATIONS BIGAR DETE HAI
    EVEN NOW IN ROWDY
    LOOK AT SONAKSHI SHE IS LOOKING DAM HAPPY EVEN THEN HER DEBUT MOVIE(DABANG) WITH BIG SUPERSTAR SALMAN
    THIS SHOWS HE WILL RULE THE BOLLYWOOD BALE HE 2012 MEIN NAHI 2020 MEIN

  • Akshay had more flop films then his Hits films. He can do only action and
    come commedy films. He donot do romantics and family films like Khans films.
    His performances are not good like khans.

  • THE QUESTION SHOULD BE LIKE THIS “IS AKSHAY KUMAR A THREAT TO AAMIR KHAN N SALMAN KHAN”? THE ANSWER IS “NO”.

  • Kal ko saif khan ya abhishk ya koi or ki movie hit hogai tou media kahay ga, he is becmng threat. .
    Top spot k lia bht lmbi list require hoti ha. Neutrly i thnk As actr,creativ
    1= SRK
    2= AMIR KHAN
    as entertainer
    1= Salman khan
    2= Akshay kumar

  • wasn’t he No.1 in 2007? I mean 4 worldwide out super success grossed huge, OSO might of grossed more that year but only by 8 to 9 crore difference with both welcome and OSO doing 70 cr business range.

  • the person who said he can’t do romantic are must be missing Yeh Dillagi where he was brilliant emote in romantic song and scenes which got him first best actor filmfare nomination, very good in dhadkan which got him immense appreciation, andaaz was outdate but was a big romantic hit of 2003. Namastey London would qualify as a romantic drama movie and he was brilliant in that, that got him best actor nomination.

  • “dev: (June 16, 2012 at 2:22 pm)
    all three khans and akshay can never beat hrithik roshan……hrithik is the undisputed sahensha of bollywood, wait for krissh 3…it will shatter all records………”

    oh please, when i came here before rowdy rathore you and hirthik fans were celebrating hf2 grossed less that agneepath, how hrithik is bigger than akki bla bla when akki came with a nuclear bomb that is Rowdy Rathore, that shattered 5 holiday weekend film agneepath lol

  • Hritik roshan

    2000 : KNPH BB
    2000 : MK : Hit
    2001: K3G : BB
    2003: KMG BB
    2006:Krrish : BB
    2006:Dhoom2:BB
    2008:Jodha Akbar: Hit
    2011:ZNMD:SH
    2012:Agneepath:SH

    total movies 18 :
    BB : 5
    SH:2
    hit :2
    SR = 18/9 amazing
    HR is the best

  • @rajpal akshay and ajay devgan they have been in industry for 2 decades compare to hrithik 1 decade and he has achieved more succes in industry internatinal award ,filmfare awards,wax statue where ajay and akshay will never achieve what hrithik has already achieve and don’t forget hrithik is young compare to others

  • unborn Akki and Aamir were both offered wax statue but both declined, and they were offered long before Hirthik, infact it was in 2008 before release of tashan akki was offered a wax statue but didn’t want to take it. But also don’t forget akshay kumar also has a Padmashree which hrithik doesn’t have, that is big honour. Also akki is olympic representive and torch bearer for indian national team sport. Hirthik can’t keep up compitition and has even announced an early retirement lol.

  • To Hirthik Fans here you go

    Action Genre
    Mohra – Superhit
    MKTA – Hit
    Sabse Bada Khiladi – Hit
    Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi – Hit
    Rowdy Rathore – Blockbuster

    Romantic Genre
    Dil to Pagal Hai – Superhit [though srk was the lead akki was critically appreciated for his supporting act and also nominated for best supporting actor category)
    Namastey London – Hit
    Andaaz – Hit

    Full house Comedy Genre
    MSK – Hit
    Garam Masala – Hit
    PHP – Superhit
    Bhagam Bhaag – Hit
    Welcome – Blockbuster
    Singh Is King – Superhit
    Houseful – Hit
    Houseful 2 – Superhit
    Hey Baby – Superhit

    Suspense or Psychological Thriller
    Khiladi – Hit
    Bhool Bhuliya – Superhit

    Drama
    Jaanwar – Hit

    Also Akki has won awards in every category, in best negative role, best comedian, best action hero, a n Government honour padmashree, A Katana, amazing. Hirthik won’t match the list of hits, he needs to do more.

  • beshak is samay akki top spot pe hai lekin jab ek tha tiger release hogi tab salman top pe hoga i luv akki and sallu..!!!!!!

  • Rowdy Rathore Third Weekend Collection 10 cr nett. Total – 122.3 cr nett in 17 days. Outstanding.
    Rowdy Rathore has collected around 5 crore nett all India on third Sunday as per early estimates. RR third weekend collection is 10.1 crore nett all India. RR registered a huge jump of 70% on third Sunday from third Saturday. RR total collection after 17 days is 122.3 crore nett all India and overtaken the Agneepath lifetime collections (121.56) in just 17 days.

    It is now officially 4th biggest grosser of all time and next target is Dabangg whose lifetime collection is 145 crore nett all India. It will be an uphill task for RR to reach there, but never say never with RR. Hats off. As per early trend Rowdy Rathore is heading for a stable lifetime collection of 135 crore nett all India.

    Collection Breakup –

    1st Week – 78.3 cr nett.
    2nd Week – 33.9 cr nett.

    3rd Friday – 2.15 cr nett.
    3rd Saturday – 2.95 cr nett.
    3rd Sunday – 5 cr nett (Estimates).

    Total – 122.3 cr nett.

  • hahaha what a stupid article “3 Khans and Hrithik”. What a stupid writer. Does anyone in hollywood says “Cruise and Pitt”. There are many great actors in bollywood who are better 3 Khans and Hrithik. What are you talking about? What Hrithik Roshan has done so far. Just because of Agneepath only. How about Rowdy Rathore is ahead of Agneepath now? Will you still call 3 Khans and Hrithik. What Salman Khan has done to be in top Khans. Just superhit of south remakes. What about his acting talent. What films srk has done so far. Bullshit crap action film Don. He does not know how to do comedy other than romancing. Being overrated and doing overacting in most of films makes him top 3??? What bullshit. Aamir Khan is intelligent and makes great films but that doesn’t mean his acting is also very good. His acting expression never changes. If you compare him with Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn he is below standard except his movies are high quality.

    Why Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn I chose as best actors in bollywood today because:
    1) In their career they have done great acting in action, comedy, romance, drama, thriller (Combination)
    2) They have shown their talents in different genre whether it was flop or hit.
    3) Flop or Hit are not calculated about ranking. Their acting prowness makes sense and quality of films they deliver.

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