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Over the years, Akshay Kumar has seen a few of Bollywood’s favourite comedy films, from the laugh-out-loud hilarious types to the more heartwarming and friendly. And these movies stay popular, no matter if he’s playing a sort of friendly con-man role, a quirky cop, or even that entire cast of characters that you end up rewatching again and again.
Hera Pheri (2000)
The film became kind of a cult classic, and the street-smart Raju, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, turned into one of the most iconic comedy performances in Bollywood, which fans still watch daily.
Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
Raju, Shyam, and Baburao get involved in another hilarious mix-up of quick money schemes and all the miscommunication in the world. The sequel is one of the most-watched comedies in Bollywood, featuring numerous humorous situations and lines.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
The movie blends comedy, mystery, and psychological thrills and stars Akshay Kumar as the quirky psychiatrist, Dr Aditya Shrivastav. The whole supernatural theme sort of gets enlivened by his comic pacing while somehow the story still feels like a family-friendly pick.
Garam Masala (2005)
Akshay Kumar is a dashing photographer dealing with a lot of romantic relationships and a host of hilarious miscommunications. More than one of his funniest performances, the film won him the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian.
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
The movie is a comedy of errors and is helmed by Akshay Kumar as a wayward friend who keeps causing havoc for Salman Khan’s character. It’s a popular comfort watch with lighthearted humor and memorable songs.
Welcome (2007)
A man falls for a good-looking woman in a rich family but has to choose between two charming crooks. It was one of Bollywood’s biggest comedy hits due to Akshay Kumar’s chemistry with the ensemble cast as well as with the film’s absurd humor.
Singh Is Kinng (2008)
Happy Singh, a happy villager, finds himself accidentally turned into a gang leader on his journey. The movie is a blend of slapstick comedy and some heartwarming scenes, and was one of the biggest hits at the box office for the actor.
De Dana Dan (2009)
You’ll find this to be a chaotic kidnapping comedy, with misidentifications and constant confusion. The film is a fun rerun with the impeccable comic timing and chemistry of Akshay Kumar with the veteran Paresh Rawal.
Housefull (2010)
The multi-starrer is a tale about a man who thinks he has bad luck and who finds himself caught up in a comic-mishmash misunderstanding. The movie started one of the most successful comedy franchises in Bollywood.
Khatta Meetha (2010)
This satirical comedy has Akshay Kumar play some kind of a struggling road contractor, who ends up in trouble with the law. The whole thing is a mix of funny scenes and social commentary.
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