Akshay Kumar Teams Up with Siddharth Anand and Milan Luthria for High-Stakes Vigilante Thriller: Will It Save His Career?
In a bid to reinvigorate his career, Kumar is set to collaborate with acclaimed director Siddharth Anand, known for Pathaan. Their upcoming film, a vigilante action thriller, promises a dynamic role for Kumar. Milan Luthria, celebrated for Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara, will direct, with Rajat Arora penning the screenplay.
Despite a string of box office setbacks, Akshay Kumar remains a stalwart figure in Bollywood, buoyed by his illustrious past and enduring producer confidence. His recent release, Khel Khel Mein, despite considerable anticipation, has faltered at the box office, amassing merely ₹18.85 crore by its seventh day. This tepid response has inevitably led to speculations regarding Kumar’s future trajectory in the film industry.
One of the India's biggest action directors, Siddarth Anand is all set to produce @akshaykumar sir's next action biggie which will be directed by Milan Luthria sir. 🔥🔥.
— Akshay Kumar 24x7 (@Akkistaan) August 21, 2024Nevertheless, a beacon of hope has emerged for Kumar’s fans with the announcement of an intriguing new collaboration. Reports indicate that Kumar is set to partner with Siddharth Anand, the celebrated director behind Pathaan, for an upcoming project. This film is expected to be a vigilante action thriller, a genre that promises to offer Kumar a compelling and dynamic role. The project will be directed by Milan Luthria, renowned for his work on Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara, with the screenplay penned by Rajat Arora.
A recent report elaborates, “Siddharth Anand has assembled the directorial and writing team of Milan Luthria and Rajat Arora to craft a film within the vigilante genre. Once the script was finalised, the team unanimously agreed that Akshay Kumar was the ideal candidate for the role. Kumar, upon reviewing the script, concurred that this project aligned perfectly with his career aspirations at this juncture.”
#AkshayKumar is set to headline a high-octane vigilante action entertainer, helmed by Milan Luthria and produced by #SiddharthAnand. pic.twitter.com/njk2SinWt9
— Movies updates (@Moviesupdates45) August 21, 2024While there is palpable excitement among some fans regarding the potential of this collaboration, others harbour reservations. They view the partnership as a high-stakes gamble, given the recent string of box office disappointments and the considerable expectations surrounding this project. For Siddharth Anand, known for his adept handling of high-budget action films, this venture represents both a formidable challenge and an opportunity to potentially deliver a resounding success.
In addition to this, Kumar is also slated to star in Sky Force, the debut film of Veer Parihar, set to premiere on October 24, 2024. With a cast that includes Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan, this film offers another avenue for Kumar to re-engage audiences and rejuvenate his box office appeal.