Before ‘Laxmii’, Akshay Kumar played a grey-shaded character in THESE films

Akshay Kumar’s ‘Laxmii’ releases today on Disney+ Hotstar. Akshay plays the role of a character of Asif who is possessed by a transgender. The movie also stars Kiara Advani opposite Akshay.

Akshay Kumar is one of the most bankable stars of Bollywood. He is known to work with superhuman speed and delivering 4 – 5 films each year. And that’s the reason he has such a massive fan following. In a career spanning almost 3 decades, Akshay has charmed everyone with his comedy and action skills, two of his deadliest weapons as the protagonist.

However, Khiladi Kumar has not always been the good guy on screen, there are a few instances where Akshay Kumar has played the negative lead.

Today, we will talk about films where Akshay Kumar has played negative characters.

1. Khiladi 420

‘Khiladi 420’ was a romantic – drama film released in the year 2000. The film revolves around a man’s murder by his wife. The film stars Akshay Kumar in a double role. He plays both the protagonist and the antagonist in the film. The film was directed by Neeraj Vora. It also stars actors like Mahima Chaudhry, Antara Mali, and Sudhanshu Pandey in significant roles.

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2. Ajnabee

Akshay Kumar’s cunning character of Vikram Bajaj became very popular among the youth at the time. The film was a huge hit thanks to the gripping plot and superb music. Akshay Kumar also went on to win the Best Villain Filmfare Award for this film.

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3. Blue

Blue was an adventure film released in the year 2009. The film revolves around a group of people who are on a journey to find lost treasure. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Aarav Malhotra who is a negative character. The film was written and directed by Anthony D’Souza. It also stars actors like Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta, and Zayed Khan in significant roles.

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4. Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara

Once Upon a Time In Mumbai Dobaara! was an action crime film released in the year 2013. The film revolves around the underground connections in Mumbai. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Shoaib Khan, a character with negative traits. The film was directed by Milan Luthria. It stars actors like Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan, and Sonakshi Sinha in pivotal roles. The film was received well by the audience.

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5. 2.0

2.0 was a science fiction film released in the year 2018. The film revolves around a supernatural creature who uses mobile phones to keep his power active. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Pakshi Rajan, who is the antagonist of the film. 2.0 was directed by S. Shankar. It stars actors like Rajinikanth, Amy Jackson, and Adil Hussain in important roles.

So that was our story with regards to the films where Akshay Kumar has played negative characters. We will be back with more stories.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar’s ‘Laxmmi Bomb’ now renamed to ‘Laxmii’

Ramesh Modi

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