Introduction
Akshay Kumar is an Indian Actor and Film Producer, who works in Hindi Cinema. Akshay Kumar has completed 30 years in Hindi Films, done over 150 films. Akshay Kumar is also known as Khiladi Kumar of Bollywood for his movie released in 1992 “Khiladi”, which was commercially successful. In 2009, Akshay Kumar awarded with “Padma Shri Award” by the government of India, India’s fourth highest civilian honor. Akshay Kumar is one of the highest-paid actors in India, Akshay Kumar charges Rs.50 Crore fees for a film and a fixed percentage of profit share in movie profit. Akshay Kumar’s latest movie Sarfira, which was released on 12 July 2024, did not perform well at the box office, earned worldwide Rs.31 Crore and the movie budget was Rs.100 Crore. Akshay Kumar will be seen in upcoming movies in 2024, Khel Khel Mein on 15 August, Sky Force, and Welcome to the Jungle.
Akshay Kumar’s Early Life
Akshay Kumar was born on 9 September 1969 in Delhi, India in the house of his father Hari Om Bhatia (later BrijMohan Bhatia), An Army Officer, mother Aruna Bhatia in a Punjabi family and his birth name was Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. Akshay Kumar was interested in physical sports from his childhood. Akshay did his schooling at Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai, and enrolled in Guru Nanak Khalsa College for graduation but dropped out and went to Bangkok to learn martial arts and lived in Thailand for 5 years for learning Thai Boxing, worked as a chef and waiter, Akshay came back to India and worked as a chef in a hotel, later teaching martial arts in Mumbai. Akshay Kumar started his career as a model, where he was generating more income than teaching martial arts.
Akshay Kumar’s Personal Life
Akshay Kumar married Twinkle Khanna on 17 January 2001, the couple has two children, a son Aarav Akshay Kumar was born on 15 September 2002 and a daughter Nitara Kumar was born on 25 September 2012. Akshay Kumar before marrying Twinkle Khanna, was in a relationship with Actress Raveena Tandon, they were engaged but broke a relationship later. Akshay Kumar is living in the luxury house at 11 Juhu Tara in Juhu, Mumbai, India. Akshay Kumar was always trolled for not having an Indian Nationality from 2011 to 2023 (Canada Citizenship), then again applied for India Citizenship and now he has an Indian Citizenship.
Akshay Kumar’s Career
Akshay Kumar started his acting career as a Model, He made his Bollywood debut in a movie released in 1991 “Saugandh” and in the same year another movie “Dancer”, both movies were a disaster. Akshay Kumar did “Khiladi” in 1992, which became his first hit movie and was recognized as an Actor. Akshay Kumar did 2 more films after “Khiladi”, Mr. Bond and Deedar, but both films failed to perform at the box office. In 1993, Akshay Kumar’s films were disasters including Ashaant, Dil Ki Baazi, Kayda Kanoon, and Sainik. Akshay Kumar did 11 movies in 1994, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Mohra, Yeh Dillagi, Suhaag, and Elaan performed well at the box office and this year established him as one of the successful leading actors and was recognized well in India. Akshay Kumar was doing with Khiladi series, In 1995, Sabse Bada Khiladi and 1996, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi were commercially successful. From 1997 to 1999, Akshay Kumar made many movies, but most movies did not perform well at the box office. In 2000, Akshay Kumar did 3 movies, and 2 films Hera Pheri, and Dhadkan performed well at the box office, and was commercially successful but Khiladi 420, did not perform well at the box office. Akshay Kumar made many films in the coming year, some movies performed well at the box office and some were disaster. Akshay Kumar’s movies are, Ek Rishta: The Bond of Love, Ajnabee, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Aankhen, Awara Paagal Deewana, Jaani Dushman, Talaash: The Hunt Begins, Andaaz, Khakee, Police Force: An Inside Story, Aan: Men at Work, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi alongside Salman Khan, Aitraaz, Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin, Bewafaa, Waqt, Garam Masala, Deewane Huye Pagal, Dosti: Friend’s Forever, Family: Tie of Blood, Mere Jeevan Sathi, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Phir Hera Pheri, Jaan-E-Mann, Bhagam Bhag till 2006. The year 2007 was very good for Akshay Kumar as he did 5 films that year and all of the movies were commercially successful, The movies were Namastey London, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Welcome. In 2008, Akshay Kumar did one of the highest-grossing movies of 2008, Singh is Kinng. In 2009, Akshay did Chandni Chowk to China, 8 x 10 tasveer, Kambakkht Ishq, Blue, De Dana Dan. In 2010, Akshay did Housefull, which was a commercially hit, Khatta Meetha was an average hit, Tees Maar Khan was a commercially hit, and Action Replayy was a commercial flop. In 2011, Patiala House, Thank You, Desi Boyz. In 2012, Akshay did Housefull 2 was a commercial hit, Rowdy Rathore was a commercial hit, Joker, OMG was a commercial hit, and Khiladi 786 was an average hit. In 2013, Akshay did Special 26 was an average hit, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, BOSS. In 2014, Akshay did Holiday: A Soldier Never Off Duty, Entertainment, and The Shaukeens. In 2015, Akshay did Baby, Gabbar is Back, Brothers, and Singh Is Bling. In Coming Years, Akshay did many films, some are Airlift, Housefull 3, Rustom, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Pad Man, 2.0, Kesari, Mission Mangal, Housefull 4, Good Newwz, Laxmii, Bell Bottom, Sooryavanshi, Atrangi Re till 2021. From 2022 to the Present, Akshay Kumar’s movies are not performing well at the box-office, movies Bachchan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj, Rakshabandhan, Ram Setu, Selfiee, OMG2, Mission Raniganj, Bade Miya Chote Miyan and Sarfira was his latest movie, which did business of Rs.20 Crore against the budget of Rs.80 Crore.
Akshay Kumar’s Net Worth
Akshay Kumar’s Net Worth in 2024 is Rs.2750 Crore, main sources of his Net Worth are Movies, Endorsements, Businesses, House, Cars, and Investments. Akshay Kumar charges from Rs.55 Crore to Rs.120 Crore fees for a movie, depending on the budget of the Movie, charges Rs.10 Crore for endorsement, his luxury house cost Rs.81 Crore at Juhu, Mumbai, India and there is many more properties, costs Rs.300 Crore, which is in India, Canada, London and Dubai. Akshay Kumar is endorsed by brands like Kapila, Dollar, Harpic, SparX Shoes Brand, Honda, Horlicks, Kurkure, Lux Cozi, Policy Bazaar, Tata Motors, and many more.
Akshay Kumar’s Cars Collection
Akshay Kumar has some of the best cars in his garage. Akshay Kumar owns a Mercedes Benz GLS costing Rs.1.37 Crore, a Mercedes Benz GLS 350D, a Range Rover Autobiography, a Bentley Flying Spur, a Rolls Royce Phantom, a Mercedes G-Wagon G63, and many more.
