Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ is all set to hit the theatres on April 10. The film has created a buzz among fans with its trailer. The Ali Abbas Zafar film continues the mass hero’s association with the action genre. Over the years, ‘Khiladi’ has established himself as one of B-town’s finest machomen. Here are six action-packed movies of Akshay Kumar that you might want to watch ahead of ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’.
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996)
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi’ is one of the earliest films to feature Akshay Kumar as an action hero. It stars him as Akshay Malhotra, a bold and fearless man on a mission to avenge his brother’s death. With a gripping storyline, the movie is remembered for its spot-on action scenes, especially the climactic fight between Akshay Kumar and ‘The Undertaker’, played by former WWE (then WWF) star Brian Lee.
Rowdy Rathore (2012)
‘Rowdy Rathore’ is a high-energy action film where Akshay Kumar plays a double role as a fearless cop and a small-time conman. It is known for its entertaining action sequences, catchy dialogues, and Akshay’s ability to seamlessly transition between the contrasting roles. The film features Sonakshi Sinha opposite ‘Khiladi’.
Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014)
In ‘Holiday’, Akshay Kumar portrays the character of Captain Virat Bakshi, an army officer who comes home on vacation and uncovers a terrorist plot. He then aims to put an end to the conspiracy. The film blends action with patriotism. Akshay’s portrayal of a soldier who goes above and beyond to protect his country struck a chord with the audience.
Baby (2015)
‘Baby’ revolves around a secret counter-terrorism unit that works to prevent terrorist attacks in India. Akshay Kumar plays the role of Ajay Singh Rajput, a dedicated and skilled officer who is part of this unit. His performance was praised for its intensity, especially in the action scenes which were executed with precision and realism. The film also features Anupam Kher, Kay Kay Menon, and Taapsee Pannu in prominent roles.
Sooryavanshi (2021)
In this film, Akshay Kumar portrays the role of DCP Veer Sooryavanshi, the chief of the Anti-Terrorism Squad. The film follows his journey as he battles against terrorism and aims to eliminate the mastermind behind a series of attacks. ‘Sooryavanshi’ is packed with high-octane action sequences that do justice to Akshay’s action hero image.
Bell Bottom (2021)
‘Bell Bottom’ is a spy thriller set in the 1980s, where the ‘Airlift’ actor plays the role of a RAW agent named Anshul Malhotra, code-named Bell Bottom. The film follows his mission to rescue hostages from a hijacked plane. Critics gave a thumbs-up to Akshay’s portrayal of a suave and skilled spy. Moreover, they lauded the gripping narrative and well-executed action sequences.
Meanwhile, ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ features him as a soldier on a mission to recover a stolen AI weapon from a masked foe. The cast includes Tiger Shroff, Prithviraj, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F and others. The film will be released in theatres on April 10.