Jun 4, 2024, 04:21 PM IST

Akshay Kumar said no to these five films, including 3 blockbusters

Simran Singh

Here are the movies Akshay Kumar reportedly rejected

After leading Abbas-Mustan's Khiladi, Akki rejected the film as he was not keen to play grey-shade Ajay Malhotra

Baazigar (1993)

Akshay Kumar was considered to play Thakur Bhanu Pratap and his son, but the actor didn't want to play an elderly man, so he rejected the film

Sooryavansham (1999)

Here's another film by Abbas-Mustan that Akshay Kumar rejected, and Saif Ali Khan led this suspense thriller blockbuster

Race (2008)

Not Farhan Akhtar, but Akshay Kumar was approached to play the role of the late Olympian. However, he was busy shooting Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbaai Dobaara

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

As per the media reports, Akshay Kumar was considered to co-star Dwayne Johnson. However, the actor rejected the offer

A Hollywood actioner with Rock

On the work front, Akshay was last seen in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan proved to be a critical and commercial failure

On the work front, Akshay will next be seen in Sararai Pottru Hindi remake, Sarfira. He will also be seen in Welcome 3