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Akshay Kumar REJECTED these major movies earlier to Hera Pheri 3

Check out the movies Akshay Kumar turned down before Hera Pheri 3. The movies went on to become box office hits. Akshay felt guilty for passing on one of THESE projects.

BollywoodMDB Desk | Updated On: Nov 24, 2022 04:54 PM IST

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Akshay Kumar REJECTED these major movies earlier to Hera Pheri 3

List of movies Akshay Kumar has turned down

Recently, Akshay Kumar has been heavily featured in entertainment news due to the success of Hera Pheri 3 and other movies. One of India's most adored celebrities is the actor. He has an extensive, worldwide fan base. Akshay recently backed out of Hera Pheri 3. The performer claimed that the script did not satisfy him. Everything started to happen after Paresh Rawal revealed he would collaborate with Kartik Aaryan on Hera Pheri 3. Fans believed he was Akshay's replacement, but that is not the case. However, Akki is not currently a member of the popular franchise. The fans who adored him in the movies are upset now. Akshay has dropped a movie before, though. Let's take a look at a few of the movies he previously passed on that later became hits.

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Akshay Kumar rejected Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

If rumors are to be believed, Akshay Kumar was reportedly offered the part of Milkha Singh in his biographical movie. Akshay admitted that he later regretted turning down the offer.

Akshay Kumar rejected the film Baazigar

Shah Rukh Khan benefited from Akshay's loss with this one. Akshay reportedly declined to play a negative part at the time.

What Hollywood movie did Akshay Kumar reject?

In addition to Hollywood movies, Akshay Kumar allegedly turned down a Hollywood offer. A movie starring Dwayne Johnson was purportedly offered to Akki. It was claimed that Akshay declined the part because his persona did not convince him.

Race was rejected by Akshay Kumar

With his role in Race; Saif Ali Khan won many people's hearts. But his success turned into Akshay's loss. For an unspecified reason, Akshay declined the offer.

Akshay loses Aawara Pagal Deewana 2 ?

According to media sources, Akshay Kumar was reportedly in discussions for the Awara Pagal Deewana sequel in addition to Hera Pheri 3. A Pinkvilla article, however, claimed that he had withdrawn.

Why does Akshay Kumar reject Welcome 3?

According to the report, in addition to Hera Pheri 3 and Awara Pagal Deewana 2, Akshay pulled out of Welcome 3. After all, these are the films for which he is best known and most adored. Recently, Akshay Kumar's movies have not performed well at the box office. From Sooryavanshi to Ram Setu, it was widely debated how well his film did financially. Will turning down the sequels to his successful movies cause him more tension? Time will only tell.

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