Akshay Kumar Says Don't Take Comedy Films 'Lightly' Ahead Of Khel Khel Mein Release

Khel Khel Mein: Akshay Kumar is all set to feature in his third film of the year. The actor's previous releases Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarfira failed to impress the audience at the box office. His next, Khel Khel Mein is a comedy-drama set to release on August 15.

The film is an official remake of the film Perfect Strangers (2021). Ahead of the film's release, the actor has opened up about the reception of comedy movies at the box office as well as in popular culture. He has advocated for more recognition to be given to such films.

Akshay Kumar says comedy films need to be taken seriously 

In an interview during the promotional spree of his upcoming movie Khel Khel Mein, Akshay Kumar advocated for the comedy genre in the industry. The actor shared that he has never seen a comedy film win top accolades in Bollywood. He cited examples of popular comedians like Charlie Chaplin, Jim Carey, Jackie Chan, and Barry Hill to share how people resort to the genre in stressful situations.

In conversation with Pinkvilla, the actor shared, "Comedy ko log itna halka kyun lete hain hamari industry mein?...Maine aaj tak nahin dekha hai ki the best film award goes to a comedy film (Why is comedy treated lightly in our industry? Till today, I have never seen that the Best Film award goes to a comedy film)." He added, "Maine kabhi nahin dekha hai ki koi hero jo comedy karta hai usko best hero ke role mein diya jaaye. Aisa kyun hota hai? (I have never seen any hero who performs a comic role receive the Best Hero award. Why is this happening?)"

He concluded by saying, "It gives you so much of peace. Isn't that supposed to get an award for that? I hope in my industry people take comedy seriously."

Khel Khel Mein to release in a three-way clash with Stree 2, Vedaa

Khel Khel Mein is touted to provide a delightful mix of laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming scenes that resonate deeply. It is set to be released on August 15, coinciding with Independence Day. The film secured the August 15 release date after the Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule was postponed to December 6.

This film marks Ammy Virk’s second recent Hindi release after Bad Newz, which also starred Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri. Khel Khel Mein will now clash with the Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-starrer Stree 2 and John Abraham's Vedaa at the box office. Presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Wakaoo Films, Khel Khel Mein is a T-Series film, Wakaoo Films, and KKM Film production. It features the ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal, and Fardeen Khan.
(With inputs from IANS)