The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on the Hindi film industry, with theaters being closed for an extended period. However, recent releases such as Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan,” “Jawan,” and Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2” have brought back the allure of the big screen experience and garnered impressive box office collections.
Akshay Kumar expressed his delight at the industry’s success, saying, “I hope the industry gives more and more hits. I was very happy when Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ did so much business. There are many other films like ‘Gadar 2’, ‘OMG 2’, which also did well. So, it’s very good for the industry.”
He also acknowledged that the benchmark of Rs 1,000 crore for a film’s success is a significant achievement and expressed his aspiration for the industry to produce even bigger blockbusters in the range of Rs 2,000-3,000 crore. Akshay highlighted the unique qualities of Indian cinema, including its storytelling, screenplay, and scripts, which he believes set it apart from Hollywood.
