Akshay Kumar overtakes Ajay Devgan in the last battle of 2010

Akshay Kumar's 'Tees Maar Khan' opened to strong numbers clearly overtaking Ajay Devgn's 'Toonpur Ka Superhero' at the box-office.

Though there is still one Friday to go in 2010 (the last day of the year – December 31), in terms of Bollywood the year seems to have come to an end. While three releases are scheduled for the next week – 2 postponed ('Tera Kya Hoga Johnny' and 'Ada – A Way of Life') and small children flick Bhoot and Friends, none of them are anywhere close to being awaited. Also the yearend is supposed to be dull phase in terms of box-office business.

So the releases of the week gone by were considered to be the last big releases of 2010. Akshay Kumar's Tees Maar Khan had an opening day collection of Rs 18 crore gross (Rs 14 crore nett) making it amongst the top three opening day collections for a Hindi film. The occupancy was as good as 100% at most cinemas in the opening weekend.

Released in over 2300 screens worldwide, the film has grossed more than Rs. 5 crores even before its Friday opening, just on paid previews in overseas market including US, UK and Gulf. However with negative reviews, it needs to be seen if the film can sustain a steady run at the box-office.

Ajay Devgn's Toonpur Ka Superhero, despite receiving better reviews than TMK, was nowhere close to the Akshay Kumar starrer in terms of its box-office business. The major target audiences were children. Though the animation is world-class, business was weak in the international market since they are more evolved in the genre. Again it needs to be seen if the business shows any rise in the coming days.

It was suicidal for Rajshri Productions Isi Life Mein to release amidst biggies like Tees Maar Khan and Toonpur Ka Superhero. As expected, the film went almost unnoticed.

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Akshay Kumar To Produce A Hollywood Film

The Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar, is all set to become Hollywood producer.

Bollywood stars, making their debut in Hollywood movies is increasing with the passing day. Akshay Kumar has decided to go other way round.

Buzz is that Akshay Kumar is planning is to co-produce an Indo-Canadian project.

The title of the Hollywood movie will be ‘Break Away’. It will be under the banner of Akshay’s Hari Om Productions.

The film will be directed by Robert Lieberman of “The Tortured” famed.

The movie will have Canadian-born actor, Emily Van Camp, who has earlier acted in the hit television series “Brothers and Sisters.”

Akshay enjoys goodwill of Canadians after he became brand ambassador of 2010 winter Olympic Games in Canada.

Akshay Kumar is a popular figure in Canada. He recently played host at a dinner meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Indian counter part Manmohan Singh.

We wish the Khiladi all the best.

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Akshay Kumar is off for a month

Akshay Kumar flew in to Mumbai after a long outdoor schedule for Patiala House and got straight into action.

He did a round of television interviews for his upcoming Khatta Meetha and because he couldn’t bear to be parted with his director Priyadarshan, he got Priyan to direct him for a finance commercial. Akshay, his gorgeous wife Twinkle and their beta Aarav will now follow other Bollywood superstars and take their month-long annual vacation overseas. And, when he comes back Akki, who is easily the most hardworking guy in B-Town, will plunge straight into three films simultaneously. He has to promote Khatta Meetha; he has a Tees Maar Khan schedule and, of course, some work on Action Replayy as well.

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Katrina Kaif- Akshay Kumar: The rain song mystery

It was for the film De Dana Dan’s promotion that the rain song between Katrina Saif and Akshay Kumar was shown in all the promos and music videos of the film. The sizzling chemistry between the two just couldn’t be missed by one and all. During the first week it was evident that most of them were going to watchthe film for the song itself.

It was a very disappointed audience that had come out of the theatres during the first screenings as the song had been eliminated. Most of them had admitted that through outthe film they had been waiting for the song but in the end they had to go home without an inkling of what had happened to the song.

Now, after a lot of complaints and diminishing ticket sales the film makers decided to put the song back in the film to woo its audience back. It however remains to be seen whether the audience is yet interested in seeing the song or now even they have second thoughts.

Anyway the comedy has been liked by many people and if things go well then, like other Priyadarshan’s comedy hits this film too can  reach the super hit bracket.

Akshay Kumar will be torch bearer for 2010 Special Olympics

The sportiest star of the Indian Film Industry, is now going ahead and becoming the international khiladi as he will soon be seen in the most respected sporting event, The 2010 Olympics games, as the sole star representing the global entertainment industry.

Akshay has been the brand ambassador from India for the Special Olympics World Winter Games for the past three years, but this year he is also going to be the torch bearer at the Winter Games being held in Vancouver, Canada.

Akshay's love for sports is a well known fact; he was recently awarded the highest Japanese honour of 'Katana' at his first international karate championship. Not only that, but he has shot for 'Seven Deadly Sins' for the National Geographic channel recently.

This one would be another feather in his cap, as only 15 international celebrities have been invited to Canada to participate in carrying the torch.

The games will be held from January 30 to February 14, 2010. Akshay will be presented the torch on November 16 by the Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper, in Mumbai. At a high-power exclusive lunch organised for 50 CEO's of respected tourism companies, the PM will be introducing Akshay as the sole torch bearer from India.