Akshay Kumar turns 53: Top 3 films of the 'Khiladi of Bollywood' completely based on sport

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar celebrated his 53rd birthday on Wednesday. Touted as one of fittest actors of film industry for years w, 'Khili Kumar' is kwn to be an ardent sports enthusiast. He has expressed his love for cricket on several platforms and was also seen commentating alongside Kapil Dev and Akash Chopra during India's warm-up game against New Zealand in ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Over years, Akshay Kumar has proven himself to be amongst India's bankable film actor, who is kwn for his versatility. With films from various genres to his name, let us look at top three Bollywood movies based on sports featuring Akshay Kumar. 

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53rd Akshay Kumar birthday: 'Gold' Film marks actor's latest sports film

Akshay Kumar played role of Tapan Das, who was instrumental in Indian Men's Hockey Team winning ir first-ever Gold medal in 1984 Olympics. Released on August 15, 2018, Gold Film turned out to be a bumper success for actor. Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Reema Kagti, Gold film went on to collect over ₹158 crore across India and international markets. opening day collection of Akshay Kumar-starrer was a whopping ₹25 crore, despite a box-office clash with John Abraham's Satyamev Jayate. 

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53rd Akshay Kumar birthday: Patiala House was actor's first sports film

Starring Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapia, Nikhil vani-directed film is a must-watch for cricket fans. It depicts journey of an England-based cricketer of Indian origin, who is t able to follow his dream of being a cricketer due to his far t wanting him to play for British. Akshay Kumar plays role of a fast bowler in 2011 released movie.

movie is a testimony of Kumar's acting prowess as he is effortless in emotional scenes as well as cricket scenes. Patiala House gained limelight due to reel debut of real-life cricketers such as Nasser Hussain, Shaun Tait, Andrew Symonds and Herschelle Gibbs. Though Patiala House did t fare well at box office, such was Akshay Kumar's performance that legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath reportedly claimed that he wanted Indian actor to play him if re was a biopic me on him.

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53rd Akshay Kumar birthday: Brors featured Siddharth Malhotra as well

Akshay Kumar featured in a sports drama by director Karan Malhotra (of Agneepath fame) that revolved around Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). movie showcased journey of two brors, Kumar and Siddharth Malhotra, who are professional MMA fighters. Akshay Kumar's character progresses from an amateur street fighter to a professional one amidst an emotional turmoil. movie was moderately successful, having collected ₹100 crore worldwide. film also starred Jacqueline Fernandez, Jackie Shroff and Shefali Shah with a special appearance from Kareena Kapoor. 

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