Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series", which included Khiladi (1992), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994). As a stunt actor, he often performed many dangerous stunts in his films, which earned him a reputation as the "Indian Jackie Chan". He later gained more fame for his drama, romance and comedy roles. He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi (1994) and Dhadkan (2000) as well as drama films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema. In 2009, Kumar founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company.
Known For
Sooryavanshi
(2021)
Veer Sooryavanshi
Om Shanti Om
(2007)
Self (uncredited)
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
(2024)
Firoz
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Lord Krishna
Kambakkht Ishq
(2009)
Viraj Shergill
Welcome
(2007)
Rajiv
Namastey London
(2007)
Arjun Ballu Singh
Airlift
(2016)
Ranjit Katyal
Bombay Talkies
(2013)
Himself (uncredited)
Action Replayy
(2010)
Kishen Chopra
Hera Pheri
(2000)
Raju
Kesari
(2019)
Havildar Ishar Singh
Housefull 4
(2019)
Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry
Mohra
(1994)
Amar Saxena
Gabbar Is Back
(2015)
Professor Aditya / Gabbar
Housefull 3
(2016)
Sandy AKA Sundi
Full Filmography
Acting
Aaj
(1987)
Karate Instructor
Saugandh
(1991)
Shiva
Dancer
(1991)
Raju 'Raja'
Mr. Bond
(1992)
Mr. Bond
Khiladi
(1992)
Raj Malhotra
Deedar
(1992)
Anand K. Malhotra
Ashaant
(1993)
Vijay
Dil Ki Baazi
(1993)
Vijay
Kayda Kanoon
(1993)
Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
Waqt Hamara Hai
(1993)
Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala
Sainik
(1993)
Lieutenant Suraj Dutt
Main Khiladi Tu Anari
(1994)
Police Inspector Karan Joglekar
Elaan
(1994)
Vishal Chaudhry
Mohra
(1994)
Amar Saxena
Suhaag
(1994)
Raj Sinha
Yeh Dillagi
(1994)
Vijay Saigal
Jai Kishen
(1994)
Jai Verma / Kishen
Amaanat
(1994)
Amar
Ikke Pe Ikka
(1994)
Rajiv
Zakhmi Dil
(1994)
Jaidev Anand
Zaalim
(1994)
Ravi
Hum Hain Bemisaal
(1994)
Vijay Sinha
Nazar Ke Samne
(1995)
Jai Kumar
Paandav
(1995)
Inspector Vijay Kumar
Maidan-E-Jung
(1995)
Karan Singh
Sabse Bada Khiladi
(1995)
Inspector Vijay Kumar / Ajay Kumar
Sapoot
(1996)
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
(1996)
Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
(1996)
Akshay Kharodia Malhotra
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Ajay
Tarazu
(1997)
Inspector Ram Yadav
Aflatoon
(1997)
Rocky / Raja / Parimal Chaturvedi
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
(1997)
Raja
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
(1997)
Daava
(1997)
Inspector Arjun
Insaaf: The Final Justice
(1997)
Keemat
(1998)
Dev
Barood
(1998)
Jai Sharma
Angaaray
(1998)
Zulmi
(1999)
Raj
International Khiladi
(1999)
Rahul 'Devraj'
Aarzoo
(1999)
Vijay
Jaanwar
(1999)
Badshah / Bapu Lohar
Sangharsh
(1999)
Hera Pheri
(2000)
Raju
Dhadkan
(2000)
Ram Verma
Khiladi 420
(2000)
Ajnabee
(2001)
Vikram Bajaj "Vicky"
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
(2001)
Ajay Kapoor
Aankhen
(2002)
Vishwas Prajapati
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
(2002)
Raj Malhotra
Awara Paagal Deewana
(2002)
Guru Gulab Khatri
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
(2002)
Atul Aggarwal
Talaash: The Hunt Begins
(2003)
Arjun
Andaaz
(2003)
Raj Malhotra
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
(2004)
Sunny Khurana
Aitraaz
(2004)
Raj Malhotra
Aan: Men at Work
(2004)
DCP Hari Om Patnaik
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
(2004)
Major Rajeev Singh
Police Force: An Inside Story
(2004)
Vijay Singh
Khakee
(2004)
Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
(2004)
Inspector Ajay
Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna
(2004)
Narrator
Hatya: The Murder
(2004)
Ravi R. Lal
Ghar Grihasti
(2004)
Garam Masala
(2005)
Mac
Deewane Huye Paagal
(2005)
Rocky Hiranandani
Insan
(2005)
Amjad
Dosti: Friends Forever
(2005)
Raj Malhotra
Bewafaa
(2005)
Raja
Waqt
(2005)
Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur
Phir Hera Pheri
(2006)
Raju
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
(2006)
Aditya Malhotra
Jaan-E-Mann
(2006)
Agastya Rao
Family: Ties of Blood
(2006)
Shekhar K. Bhatia
Mere Jeevan Saathi
(2006)
Vicky
Bhagam Bhag
(2006)
Bunty
Heyy Babyy
(2007)
Aroush Mehra
Welcome
(2007)
Rajiv
Namastey London
(2007)
Arjun Ballu Singh
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
(2007)
Dr. Aditya Shrivastav
Om Shanti Om
(2007)
Self (uncredited)
Singh Is Kinng
(2008)
Happy Singh
Jumbo
(2008)
Jumbo
Tashan
(2008)
Bachchan Pande
Kambakkht Ishq
(2009)
Viraj Shergill
Chandni Chowk to China
(2009)
Sidhu Sharma / Liu Sheng
Blue
(2009)
Aarav Malhotra
De Dana Dan
(2009)
Nitin Bankar
8 x 10 Tasveer
(2009)
Jai Puri/Jeet Puri
Khatta Meetha
(2010)
Sachin Tichkule
Tees Maar Khan
(2010)
Tabrez Mirza Khan/Tees Maar Khan
Action Replayy
(2010)
Kishen Chopra
Housefull
(2010)
Aarush Awasthi
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
(2010)
Himself
Thank You
(2011)
Kishen
Breakaway
(2011)
Akshay Kumar
Patiala House
(2011)
Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu
Desi Boyz
(2011)
Jignesh 'Jerry' Patel (Rocco)
Chalo Dilli
(2011)
Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana
Housefull 2
(2012)
Jolly 1 / Sunny
Rowdy Rathore
(2012)
Shiva / Vikram Singh Rathore
Joker
(2012)
Agastya
Khiladi 786
(2012)
Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73)
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Lord Krishna
Special 26
(2013)
Ajay Singh
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
(2013)
Shoaib Khan
Boss
(2013)
Boss
Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya
(2013)
Bombay Talkies
(2013)
Himself (uncredited)
Bhaji in Problem
(2013)
Bakshay Kumar
Holiday
(2014)
Captain Viraat Bakshi
Entertainment
(2014)
Akhil Pannalal Johri/Akhil Lokhande
The Shaukeens
(2014)
Akshay Kumar
Fugly
(2014)
Cameo
Gabbar Is Back
(2015)
Professor Aditya / Gabbar
Singh Is Bliing
(2015)
Raftaar Singh
Brothers
(2015)
David Fernandez
Baby
(2015)
Ajay
Welcome Back
(2015)
Rajiv (uncredited)
Hey Bro
(2015)
Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
Airlift
(2016)
Ranjit Katyal
Rustom
(2016)
Rustom Pavri
Housefull 3
(2016)
Sandy AKA Sundi
Dishoom
(2016)
Sameer Gazi
Toilet: A Love Story
(2017)
Keshav Sharma
Jolly LLB 2
(2017)
Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
Naam Shabana
(2017)
Ajay Singh Rajput
2.0
(2018)
Pakshi Rajan
Pad Man
(2018)
Lakshmikant Chauhan
Gold
(2018)
Balbir Singh
Simmba
(2018)
Veer Sooryavanshi (uncredited)
Kesari
(2019)
Havildar Ishar Singh
Blank
(2019)
Special Appearance in "Ali Ali" Song
Housefull 4
(2019)
Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry
Mission Mangal
(2019)
Rakesh Dhawan
Good Newwz
(2019)
Varun Batra
Laxmii
(2020)
Aasif
Sooryavanshi
(2021)
Veer Sooryavanshi
Atrangi Re
(2021)
Sajjad Ali Khan
Bell Bottom
(2021)
Anshul Malhotra / Bell Bottom
Samrat Prithviraj
(2022)
Prithviraj Chauhan
Raksha Bandhan
(2022)
Lala Kedarnath
Bachchhan Paandey
(2022)
Bachchhan Paandey
Ram Setu
(2022)
Dr. Aryan Kulshreshtha
Cuttputlli
(2022)
SI Arjan Sethi
An Action Hero
(2022)
Self
OMG 2
(2023)
Lord Shiva
Selfiee
(2023)
Vijay Kumar
Mission Raniganj
(2023)
Jaswant Singh Gill
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
(2024)
Firoz
Sarfira
(2024)
Sky Force
(2024)
Welcome to the Jungle
(2024)
Rajeev
Khel Khel Mein
(2024)
Housefull 5
(2025)
Khiladi 1080
(2025)
Raghupati / Raghav / Raja / Ram
Sound
Costume & Make-Up
Production
Breakaway
(2011)
Executive Producer
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Producer
Joker
(2012)
Producer
Bhaji in Problem
(2013)
Producer
72 Miles - Ek Pravas
(2013)
Producer
Fugly
(2014)
Producer
Kesari
(2019)
Producer
Mission Mangal
(2019)
Producer
Durgamati: The Myth
(2020)
Producer
Sooryavanshi
(2021)
Producer
Crew