Akshay Kumar wants to work with Dhar, Vanga: If I get opportunity, I'd be happy
Akshay Kumar expressed admiration for films by Aditya Dhar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, highlighting their impact on Indian cinema. He also shared his desire to work with these directors.
Akshay Kumar expressed his keen interest in working with new-age directors like Aditya Dhar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, following the success of their films, Dhurandhar and Animal respectively. In a recent interview, the actor also showered praise on the two films and what the filmmakers achieved with their vision.
In an interview with podcaster Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Akshay Kumar said, "If any of these directors think that I deserve to be in their films, they can approach me. But most importantly, they should find something suitable for me, and I should also feel okay with it. I want to do an action film."
Speaking about Animal, Akshay Kumar highlighted how the film reignited the 'angry young man' archetype with more intensity than in the past. He said, "Then came Animal with Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol. I can never forget Bobby Deol's character." The Bhooth Bangla actor talked about how the anger in Animal "went out of limits."
"The film brought back the whole 'angry young man' era – with 10 times more power than what Amitabh Bachchan brought back then. That was limited, Animal wasn't. Sandeep Reddy Vanga brought it back in a very different way," he explained.
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Animal was a major box office success, although it faced criticism for its portrayal of toxic masculinity and misogyny.
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar also praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, describing it as a well-made film. He said, "The way it explores the country – it was a very well-written film. Every question was answered. It was very clear that the makers knew a lot and had gathered information from multiple sources, which they turned into a film rooted in reality. It was very nuanced and beautifully done – taking something real and expanding it into a larger-than-life cinematic experience."
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, released in two parts, became the highest-earning Indian franchise, contributing Rs 3,000 crore to the market. Akshay Kumar concluded by expressing his willingness to be part of such evolving cinema, saying, "If I ever get an opportunity to work in such films, I would be more than happy."
Akshay Kumar was recently seen in Bhooth Bangla, which marks his reunion with director Priyadarshan after 14 years.
Akshay Kumar expressed his keen interest in working with new-age directors like Aditya Dhar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, following the success of their films, Dhurandhar and Animal respectively. In a recent interview, the actor also showered praise on the two films and what the filmmakers achieved with their vision.
In an interview with podcaster Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Akshay Kumar said, "If any of these directors think that I deserve to be in their films, they can approach me. But most importantly, they should find something suitable for me, and I should also feel okay with it. I want to do an action film."
Speaking about Animal, Akshay Kumar highlighted how the film reignited the 'angry young man' archetype with more intensity than in the past. He said, "Then came Animal with Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol. I can never forget Bobby Deol's character." The Bhooth Bangla actor talked about how the anger in Animal "went out of limits."
"The film brought back the whole 'angry young man' era – with 10 times more power than what Amitabh Bachchan brought back then. That was limited, Animal wasn't. Sandeep Reddy Vanga brought it back in a very different way," he explained.
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Animal was a major box office success, although it faced criticism for its portrayal of toxic masculinity and misogyny.
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar also praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, describing it as a well-made film. He said, "The way it explores the country – it was a very well-written film. Every question was answered. It was very clear that the makers knew a lot and had gathered information from multiple sources, which they turned into a film rooted in reality. It was very nuanced and beautifully done – taking something real and expanding it into a larger-than-life cinematic experience."
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, released in two parts, became the highest-earning Indian franchise, contributing Rs 3,000 crore to the market. Akshay Kumar concluded by expressing his willingness to be part of such evolving cinema, saying, "If I ever get an opportunity to work in such films, I would be more than happy."
Akshay Kumar was recently seen in Bhooth Bangla, which marks his reunion with director Priyadarshan after 14 years.
