For an actor whose box-office fortunes came under intense scrutiny after the pandemic, Akshay Kumar has quietly achieved a milestone that few noticed. He has not delivered a single flop in nearly two years, signalling what trade analysts see as a steady return to form rather than a one-film comeback.
After a string of underperformers, Akshay has rebuilt his momentum with consistent performers. Sky Force, Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3 all finished as average grossers, while Jolly LLB 3 earned semi-hit status. Bhooth Bangla emerged as a clean hit with strong audience support, and his latest release, Welcome To The Jungle, continues to hold steady at the box office.
Trade experts say the actor’s revival stems from stronger content choices and a return to the commercial entertainers that audiences have long associated with him. They also point to his reunion with director Priyadarshan in Bhooth Bangla as an important turning point, while Welcome To The Jungle has reinforced his renewed box-office momentum.
Industry observers remain divided on whether Akshay actually went through a career slump. Some argue his star power never faded and that only the films underperformed. Others believe post-pandemic audiences rejected several of his story choices, making better script selection the key to his resurgence.
With Welcome To The Jungle still drawing audiences and Haiwaan among his upcoming releases, Akshay appears to have done more than bounce back. Nearly two years without a flop suggests the Bollywood star has quietly put himself back in business.
