Akshay Kumar is one of the few Bollywood actors who has made it big without a godfather in the industry. He went from being a simple Delhi boy to a waiter in Bangkok and, in the end, to one of the most renowned names in the Bollywood industry. Kumar’s debut film was Saugandh, but it was his film Khiladi that finally put him on the map. Until 2018, Akash Kumar had done over 100 films, most of which have been hits. He has indulged in meaningful, message-oriented films in the past few years, ranging from Jolly LLB 2 to Padman.
Here’s a list of Bollywood’s Khiladi Kumar’s top five highest grossing films:
Good Newwz
This 2019 release is a comedy film that revolves around two couples, who go to a fertility specialist for an IVF. Due to a sperm mix-up, their lives get entangled. The film is full of humourous punches and has a happy ending. Earning over ₹ 304 crores, the film is Akshay Kumar’s highest-grossing movie.
Houseful 4
Fourth in the Houseful franchise, the story of this Houseful film is based on reincarnation, spanning over a period of 6000 years. The film is every bit as hilarious as its predecessors and continued to be as entertaining. Earning a total box office collection of over ₹ 295 crores, the film is the second highest-grossing movie of Akshay Kumar.
Mission Mangal
The film is based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). These scientists have contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, which is India’s first interplanetary expedition. The film received good reviews from the critics and earned a total collection of around ₹ 279 crores at the box office.
2.0
This film is a 2018 Tamil science-fiction action film which also starred Superstar Rajnikanth. The film earned a total of ₹ 117 crores worldwide on its opening day. It has earned ₹ 268 crores at the box office.
Rustom
This 2016 release is a crime thriller written by Vipul K Rawal. It stars Akshay Kumar, Ileana D’Cruz, Arjan Bajwa, and Esha Gupta in the lead roles. The film is based on the K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra court case. Narrating the story of a naval officer whose wife has an extramarital affair with a businessman, the film gets Akshay Kumar a National Film Award for the Best Actor. The film is among Akshay Kumar’s top five highest-grossing films with a total collection of ₹ 214 crores at the box office.