With 5 blockbuster releases, Akshay Kumar has made big bets for 2022, can this list of films earn Rs 2000 crores?

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akshay kumar upcoming movies 2022

It wouldn’t be wrong to say this was one of the most exciting screen sensations of the year Akshay Kumar With three significant releases. In gambling decisions, he was one of the first to take the plunge and have Bell Bottom have a theatrical release, even when theaters were partially functioning. It did well at the ticket window. Months later and after much holdup, he made Sooryavanshi serve the cine-lovers. The Bollywood superstar, which released on Diwali, managed to pull the audience to the theatres. result? The film was just a few crores away from entering the Rs 200 crore club at the Indian box office. His last visit for the year was Atrangi Re. While it took the digital route and was released on a streaming giant, it inspired a buzz.

As 2021 saw an unprecedented response for AK’s film, the momentum is expected to continue till next year, with a crop of highly anticipated upcoming releases waiting to hit the big screens. Recently, in an interview with Variety, Akshay was told that business analysts have estimated returns of around ₹2000 crore for his projects in 2022. Responding to the same, the actor said, “While I am looking forward to an incredible 2022, I feel if these last two years have taught us anything it is nothing bankable. Let’s see how the cookie crumbles and maybe we can have the same discussion about box office figures this time next year?”

Will Akshay’s projects reach that point? Here’s a look at what the B-town player has to offer in 2022:

Prithiviraj

Release date: 21 January 2022

The historical action drama film Prithviraj will see Akshay Kumar as Prithviraj Chauhan, while Manushi Chhillar who makes her Hindi film debut will play the role of Sanyogita. Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film is based on the life of Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Sakshi Tanwar, Manav Vij and Lalit Tiwari in important roles.

Bachchan Pandey

Release date: 4 March 2022

Akshay will once again bring a new story with Bachchan Pandey. action comedy movie masterpiece i say And Jacqueline Fernandez Apart from AK in lead roles. Reportedly, the film follows an aging gangster whose independent daughter Myra falls in love with her classmate Suman. When Bachchan’s subordinates rape and murder Myra, Bachchan has to team up with Suman to bring justice.

Raksha Bandhan

Release date: 11 August 2022

After the recently released ‘Atrangi Re’, Akshay Kumar will be seen again in ‘Raksha Bandhan’ with Aanand L Rai. This reunited him with Bhumi Pednekar. Earlier, both had worked in ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’. The film will clash with ‘Adipurush’. Though not much has been revealed about the film but it is said that it revolves around the brother-sister relationship.

Ram Setu

Release date: 21 October 2022

For the next year, Akshay Kumar has once again released Diwali for ‘Ram Setu’. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the film also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrat Bharucha. Ram Setu is an action-adventure drama that tells a story rooted in Indian cultural and historical heritage.

OMG 2 – Oh my god! 2

Release date: To be announced

Akshay Kumar is all set to speak about ‘relevant issues’ as he brings OMG 2. The actor has promised that the film is an honest and humble attempt to reflect on an ‘important’ social issue. Yami Gautam and Pankaj Tripathi will also be seen in this film along with Akshay. Amit Rai is directing the film. While the details have been kept under wraps, the announcement poster shows Akshay donning an avatar of Lord Shiva.

The long list of Akshay’s projects does not end here. He has Gorkha, Mission Cinderella and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan among other films. They have not announced their release dates yet.

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