Many stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have been quite selective with their releases over the years. However, Akshay has continued to deliver back-to-back films, the latest being Kesari 2 and Housefull 5.
Both films had good collections at the box office, despite Housefull 5 receiving backlash due to crease content and vulgarity.
Of course, critics often fault Akshay for being "overexposed," but in an industry where other superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and even Salman Khan have adopted a one-film-every-few-years approach, his presence fills a void.
His films may not always breach the Rs 500 crore mark, but their consistent Rs 150-300 crore runs also work for film producers, distributors, and theatres alike.
It won't be wrong to say that Akshay has sustained himself well!
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We don't need every film to break records; we need them to show up. And right now, no one shows up for Bollywood quite like him.