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Akshay Kumar is gearing up for his 5th Independence Day release this decade i.e. Gold, which is undoubtedly one of his most commercial film in the recent past. Unlike his last 4 films which were Independence Week releases, Gold is releasing on Independence Day which would give the film a boost in terms of opening day collections. While a detailed article on the box office expectations from the film shall follow soon, here’s a look at how Akshay Kumar films have fared during the Independence Day period:
Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobara:
Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobara was the first Independence Day release for Akshay Kumar this decade. The movie was initially supposed to release on Eid, however it got pushed by a week to avoid clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s Chennai Express. The film flopped at the Box-Office due to the poor content. It raked in approximately Rs 65.00 crore India.
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Brothers:
Akshay Kumar teamed up with Dharma for the first time on Brothers. The film, which was the official remake of Warrior didn’t quite live onto the expectations and unsuccessful at the Box-Office in India. Brothers was criticised for the dark treatment and being melodramatic, however Akshay Kumar won a lot of acclaim for his performance in the film. The movie raked in approximately Rs 82 crore at the Box-Office in India.
Rustom:
Rustom was the film that started Akshay Kumar’s successful association with Independence Day. While the above-mentioned films didn’t really blend with the national sentiments, Rustom was one film that was ideal for an Independence Day release. The file was about a navy officer’s fight for justice and had ample of dialogues that got resonated with the patriotic feel in the nation. The movie was a smash hit at the ticket window and raked in approximately Rs 128 crore in India. It emerged the second biggest grosser of Akshay Kumar after Rowdy Rathore. The collections came in despite a clash with Mohenjo Daro at the Box-Office.
