Akshay Kumar Reacts To Sarfira Box Office Debacle: ‘Logo Ne Kaha Ki Aisi Filmein Chhod Do…’ – News18

Last Updated:January 05, 2025, 12:08 IST

During Sky Force trailer launch, Akhay Kumar reacted to the box office failures of his films in 2024, including Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Khel Khel Mein.

2024 was a tough year for Akshay Kumar, whose films failed to perform well at the box office. While Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarfira tanked miserably at the box office, Khel Khel Mein also failed to live up to the expectations. While Stree 2 and Singham Again were massive hits, the actor only had cameo appearances in these two films. He is now gearing up for the release of his next movie, Sky Force, alongside Veer Pahariya. During the trailer launch of Sky Force, Khiladi Kumar reacted to his box office failures in 2024. He also talked about Sarfira, and said that it one of his ‘best films’ despite its flop.

During the trailer launch of Sky Force, Akshay Kumar was asked about having a tough year at the box office. He replied that it’s not happening for the first time, but he believes that one must keep on working hard, despite the failures. He said that this is what he keeps telling himself, and to everyone around him. He further revealed that many people suggested that he should resort to doing only 1-2 films a year. However, he refuses to do so, because he has built his career based on pure hard work.

“Mujhe kai log aake bolte hain ki aap 1-2 films kar lo bas maximum. Main bolta hu ki main agar kaam kar sakta hu, toh kyu na karu? Maine apna career banaya hai is base pe, puri mehnat aur lagan se. Kai logon ne ye bhi kaha ki aisi filmein chhod do karna, you know content-based films. Lekin main nahi chhodna chahta. (Many people advise me to do 1-2 films maximum, in a year. I said that if I can work, then why not?  I have built my career on the basis of pure hard work and dedication. Many people also suggested that I should stop making content-based films. But I don’t want to stop),” said Akshay Kumar. He added that he wants to continue being a part of diverse films.

Akshay Kumar Calls Sarfira One Of His ‘Best Films’ Despite Its Flop

Further, Akshay Kumar said, “I was very proud when I made Sarfira. Though the film didn’t work but I am very proud. I am still saying it. It is one of my best films.” Sarfira, which released in theatres on 12th July 2024, stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Radhika Madan. The film revolves around a man who sets out to make affordable airlines for low income people, which several enemies try to impede. It is a remake of Kongara’s 2020 Tamil film Soorarai Pottru. The film tanked at the box office, and collected Rs 26.3 crore domestically.

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film Sky Force will release globally on January 24, 2025, during the Republic Day weekend.