Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series", which included Khiladi (1992), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994). As a stunt actor, he often performed many dangerous stunts in his films, which earned him a reputation as the "Indian Jackie Chan". He later gained more fame for his drama, romance and comedy roles. He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi (1994) and Dhadkan (2000) as well as drama films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema. In 2009, Kumar founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company.
Housefull 5
Julius / Jolly No. 3
2025
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
Chettur Sankaran Nair
2025
Sky Force
Kumar Om Ahuja 'Tiger'
2025
Singham Again
Veer Sooryavanshi
2024
Sarfira
Vir Mhatre
2024
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Captain Firoz / Freddy / Bade Miyan
2024
OMG 2
The Messenger
2023
Selfiee
Vijay Kumar
2023
Cuttputlli
SI Arjan Sethi
2022
Singh Is Bliing
Raftaar Singh
2015
It's Entertainment
Akhil Pannalal Johri/Akhil Lokhande
2014
Fugly
Cameo
2014
Holiday
Captain Viraat Bakshi
2014
Boss
Boss
2013
Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya
2013
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
Shoaib Khan
2013
Special 26
Ajay Singh
2013
Khiladi 786
Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73)
2012
OMG: Oh My God!
Krishna
2012
Joker
Agastya
2012
Rowdy Rathore
Shiva / Vikram Singh Rathore
2012
Breakaway
Akshay Kumar
2011
Chalo Dilli
Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana
2011
Thank You
Kishen
2011
Patiala House
Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu
2011
Tees Maar Khan
Tabrez Mirza Khan/Tees Maar Khan
2010
Action Replayy
Kishen Chopra
2010
Khatta Meetha
Sachin Tichkule
2010
De Dana Dan
Nitin Bankar
2009
Blue
Aarav Malhotra
2009
Kambakkht Ishq
Viraj Shergill
2009
8 x 10 Tasveer
Jai Puri/Jeet Puri
2009
Chandni Chowk to China
Sidhu Sharma / Liu Sheng
2009
Jumbo
Jumbo
2008
Singh Is Kinng
Happy Singh
2008
Tashan
Bachchan Pande
2008
Welcome
Rajiv
2007
Heyy Babyy
Aroush Mehra
2007
Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Housefull 2
Jolly 1 / Sunny
2012
Desi Boyz
Jignesh 'Jerry' Patel (Rocco)
2011
Housefull
Aarush Awasthi
2010
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Dr. Aditya 'Adit' Shrivastav
2007
Namastey London
Arjun Ballu Singh
2007
Bhagam Bhag
Bunty
2006
Jaan-E-Mann
Agastya Rao
2006
Phir Hera Pheri
Raju
2006
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Aditya Malhotra
2006
Family: Ties of Blood
Shekhar K. Bhatia
2006
Dosti: Friends Forever
Raj Malhotra
2005
Deewane Huye Paagal
Rocky Hiranandani
2005
Garam Masala
Makrand "Mac" Deendayal Chatpatiya
2005
Waqt
Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur
2005
Insan
Amjad
2005
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Major Rajeev Singh
2004
Aitraaz
Raj Malhotra
2004
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Sunny Khurana
2004
Aan: Men at Work
DCP Hari Om Patnaik
2004
Khakee
Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma
2004
Talaash: The Hunt Begins
Arjun
2003
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
Atul Aggarwal
2002
Awara Paagal Deewana
Guru Gulab Khatri
2002
Aankhen
Vishwas Prajapati
2002
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
Raj Malhotra
2002
Ajnabee
Vikram "Vicky" Bajaj
2001
Dhadkan
Ram Verma
2000
Hera Pheri
Raju
2000
Hera Pheri 3
Raju
Andaaz
Raj Malhotra
2003
Sangharsh
1999
Zulmi
Raj
1999
International Khiladi
Rahul 'Devraj'
1999
Aarzoo
Vijay
1999
Keemat
Dev
1998
Dil To Pagal Hai
Ajay
1997
Tarazu
Inspector Ram Yadav
1997
Nazar Ke Samne
Jai Kumar
1995
Maidan-E-Jung
Karan Singh
1995
Paandav
Inspector Vijay Kumar
1995
Hum Hain Bemisaal
Vijay Sinha
1994
Zaalim
Ravi
1994
Zakhmi Dil
Jaidev Anand
1994
Suhaag
Raj Sinha
1994
Ikke Pe Ikka
Rajiv
1994
Amaanat
Amar
1994
Main Khiladi Tu Anari
Police Inspector Karan Joglekar
1994
Mohra
Amar Saxena
1994
Jai Kishen
Jai Verma / Kishen
1994
Yeh Dillagi
Vijay Saigal
1994
Elaan
Vishal Chaudhry
1994
Sainik
Lieutenant Suraj Dutt
1993
Waqt Hamara Hai
Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala
1993
Kayda Kanoon
Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
1993
Dil Ki Baazi
Vijay
1993
Ashaant
Vijay
1993
Deedar
Anand K. Malhotra
1992
Khiladi
Raj Malhotra
1992
Mr. Bond
Mr. Bond
1992
Dancer
Raju 'Raja'
1991
Saugandh
Shiva
1991
Aaj
Karate Instructor
1987
Welcome to the Jungle
Rajeev
Doosara Mahayudh
2028
Pehla Mahayudh
2028
Stree 3
Sarkata's descended
2027
Bhooth Bangla
2026
Jolly LLB 3
Jagadishwar "Jolly" Mishra
2025
Kannappa
Shiva
2025
Khel Khel Mein
Rishabh Malik
2024
Stree 2
Udaybhan's Descendent
2024
Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment
Self · (1 episode)
2024
Mission Raniganj
Jaswant Singh Gill
2023
An Action Hero
Senior actor
2022
Ram Setu
Dr. Aryan Kulshreshtha
2022
Raksha Bandhan
Lala Kedarnath
2022
Umang
(1 episode)
2022
Samrat Prithviraj
Prithviraj Chauhan
2022
Bachchhan Paandey
Bachchhan Paandey
2022
Atrangi Re
Sajjad Ali Khan
2021
Sooryavanshi
Veer Sooryavanshi
2021
Bell Bottom
Anshul Malhotra / Bell Bottom
2021
Laxmii
Aasif
2020
Good Newwz
Varun Batra
2019
Housefull 4
Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry
2019
Movie Masti With Manish
Himself · (1 episode)
2019
Mission Mangal
Rakesh Dhawan
2019
Blank
Special Appearance in "Ali Ali" Song
2019
Kesari
Havildar Ishar Singh
2019
Simmba
Veer Sooryavanshi
2018
2.0
Pakshi Rajan
2018
Gold
Balbir Singh
2018
Dance Deewane
Himself · (2 episodes)
2018
Pad Man
Lakshmikant Chauhan
2018
Toilet: A Love Story
Keshav Sharma
2017
The Drama Company
Himself · (1 episode)
2017
Naam Shabana
Ajay Singh Rajput
2017
Jolly LLB 2
Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
2017
Yaaron Ki Baraat
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Rustom
Rustom Pavri
2016
Dishoom
Sameer Gazi
2016
Housefull 3
Sandy AKA Sundi
2016
The Kapil Sharma Show
(3 episodes)
2016
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self · (2 episodes)
2016
Airlift
Ranjit Katyal
2016
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self · (3 episodes)
2015
Brothers
David Fernandez
2015
Gabbar Is Back
Professor Aditya / Gabbar
2015
Hey Bro
Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
2015
Baby
Ajay
2015
The Shaukeens
Akshay Kumar
2014
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself · (1 episode)
2014
Bhaji in Problem
Bakshay Kumar
2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (8 episodes)
2013
Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
2013
Death in Paradise
Zach Ogilvy · (1 episode)
2011
Up Close & Personal with PZ
Himself · (1 episode)
2011
MasterChef India
Himself - Judge & Host · (21 episodes)
2010
MasterChef India
Guest Star · (1 episode)
2010
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
Himself
2010
Hatya: The Murder
Ravi R. Lal
2004
Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna
Narrator
2004
Tirangaa
Bhagam Bhag 2
Aitraaz 2
Mission Chulbul Singham
Veer Sooryavanshi
Akshay Kumar x Ajay Devgn
Arun Matheswaran Hindi Debut
Kesari Chapter 3
Hari Singh Nalwa
Sooryavanshi 2
Veer Sooryavanshi
Beast
Dishoom 2
Akshay Kumar x Siddharth Anand Horror Film
Khatron Ke Khiladi
Host · (33 episodes)
2008
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi
(1 episode)
2008
10 Ka Dum
Himself · (1 episode)
2008
Om Shanti Om
Self (uncredited)
2007
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Vicky
2006
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
Judge · (26 episodes)
2005
Bewafaa
Raja
2005
Koffee with Karan
Self · (4 episodes)
2004
Indian Idol
Self · (1 episode)
2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Inspector Ajay
2004
Ghar Grihasti
2004
Police Force: An Inside Story
Vijay Singh
2004
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself · (2 episodes)
2002
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
Ajay Kapoor
2001
Khiladi 420
2000
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self · (1 episode)
2000
Jaanwar
Badshah / Bapu Lohar
1999
Barood
Jai Sharma
1998
Angaaray
1998
Aflatoon
Rocky / Raja / Parimal Chaturvedi
1997
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Raja
1997
Daava
Inspector Arjun
1997
Insaaf: The Final Justice
1997
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
Sapoot
1996
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Akshay Kharodia Malhotra
1996
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu
1996
Sabse Bada Khiladi
Inspector Vijay Kumar / Ajay Kumar
1995
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself · (1 episode)
1992