Why Every Generation Has An Akshay Kumar Film They Call Their Favourite

For actors, achieving stardom could be the final footing. But it seems like Akshay Kumar has owned the term right since he stepped into Hindi cinema. He didn’t have to get ‘launched’ into the film industry, it seemed the industry needed him. Characters like Raju, Dr. Aditya Srivastava and many others owe their fame to Akshay Kumar and not the other way round. From the days of Khiladi to the days of Housefull and Welcome, Akshay Kumar has earned the moniker of a generational star, winning hearts across the millennials and the Gen-Z.

For an actor who has created a glorious filmography, and continues to do so, it’d be lazy to conclude that Kumar’s potential is maxed. Even at a time when iconic actors continue to churn films and new-age stars have begun making their space, Akshay Kumar refuses to settle or walk the path that’s already been explored.

For the millennials, the actor defined the era with films like Khiladi, Mohra, Dil To Pagal Hai, Hera Pheri, Aankhen, Awara Paagal Deewana, Andaaz, Aitraaz, and many more that ruled the era. For all too obvious reasons, these films have carried heavy recall value and have become relevant and unforgettable even for Gen Z.

Even amid the new age and the shifting trends of audiences’ tastes, Akshay Kumar reinvented himself, got accustomed to the fleeting choices of audiences, and established himself as a powerhouse with films that resonated. It would be unfair to say that every generation has one Akshay Kumar film they call their favourite. The reason? Kumar has served cults over the years that refuse to be dedicated to each generation. Aitraaz takes over social media today. Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Awara Pagal Deewaana and many more have found their way to meme pages or relatable social media posts. Kumar’s five-mile-wide smile dominates meme pages, stickers; his dialogues have become a part of everyday conversations, his dance steps take over parties and festivals.

The crowd favourite, however, remains his brain rot epic Tees Maar Khan which Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder keep getting requests to get a sequel of. Akshay saw the potential in the film at a time when the audience didn’t but ever since the movie has been on the top of our bad day watch list for us all.

And it only proves that all Akshay Kumar films continue to reach out to audience across age groups – making him the generational star that he is!