Akshay Kumar — 2025 Box Office Summary & 2026 Lineup: Full Collection Analysis
A comprehensive look at Akshay Kumar’s 2025 releases — Sky Force, Kesari (Chepatar2), Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3 — their box office collections, verdicts, budgets and what’s next in 2026.
Executive Summary
Akshay Kumar’s 2025 was a mixed bag commercially. Across four major releases the combined budgets totalled roughly ₹650 Cr and combined India net collections reached around ₹506 Cr (approx). Worldwide aggregate stands near ₹753 Cr. Several titles delivered decent openings, but high production costs and uneven holds led to a mixed year overall.
Sky Force — Box Office Report
Release Date: 24 Jan 2025
StarCast: Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, Divya Dutta, Nimrat Kaur, Veer Pahariya (debut)
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹12.25 Cr |
| Day 2 | ₹22 Cr |
| Day 3 | ₹28 Cr |
| Week 1 | ₹86.5 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹19.05 Cr |
| Week 3 | ₹6 Cr |
| Week 4 | ₹1.2 Cr |
| India Net (60 days) | ₹113.62 Cr |
| India Gross | ₹135.51 Cr |
| Overseas | ₹14.5 Cr |
| Worldwide | ₹150.01 Cr |
| Budget (incl P&A) | ₹140 Cr |
| Verdict | Average |
Analysis: A respectable India net of ₹113.62 Cr, but compared to budget the film posted an Average verdict — early momentum faded after week 1. Strong cast performances were noted, but sustained word-of-mouth did not follow through.
Keshari (Chepatar2) — Box Office Report
Release Date: 18 Apr 2025
StarCast: Akshay Kumar, Regina Cassandra, Ananya Pandey, R. Madhavan, Alexx O'Nell, Simon Paisley Day
Director: Karan Singh Tyagi
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹7.75 Cr |
| Day 2 | ₹9.75 Cr |
| Day 3 | ₹12 Cr |
| Week 1 | ₹46.1 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹28.65 Cr |
| Week 3 | ₹8.6 Cr |
| Week 4 | ₹5.65 Cr |
| Week 5 | ₹2.45 Cr |
| Week 6 | ₹0.75 Cr |
| Weeks 7–9 (combined) | ₹0.53 Cr (approx) |
| India Net (Total) | ₹92.73 Cr |
| India Gross | ₹110.76 Cr |
| Overseas | ₹34.25 Cr |
| Worldwide | ₹145.01 Cr |
| Budget (incl P&A) | ₹150 Cr |
| Verdict | Flop |
Analysis: Despite a solid opening weekend, Keshari (Chepatar2) could not bridge the gap to its high ₹150 Cr budget. Overseas helped the tally, but domestic shortfall led to a Flop verdict.
Housefull 5 — Box Office Report
Release Date: 06 Jun 2025
StarCast: Ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan and more
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹24 Cr |
| Day 2 | ₹31 Cr |
| Day 3 | ₹32.5 Cr |
| Week 1 | ₹127.25 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹40.85 Cr |
| Week 3 | ₹12.55 Cr |
| Week 4 | ₹2.3 Cr |
| Week 5 | ₹0.35 Cr |
| India Net (Total) | ₹183.38 Cr (40 days) |
| India Gross | ₹218.42 Cr |
| Overseas | ₹70.25 Cr |
| Worldwide | ₹288.67 Cr |
| Budget (incl P&A) | ₹240 Cr |
| Verdict | Average |
Analysis: A strong first weekend for the franchise, but high production costs meant the film finished as an Average grosser. Ensemble appeal helped domestic and overseas returns.
Jolly LLB 3 — Box Office Report
Release Date: 19 September 2025
StarCast: Akshay Kumar, Amrita Rao, Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, Gajraj Rao
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹12.5 Cr |
| Day 2 | ₹20 Cr |
| Day 3 | ₹21 Cr |
| Week 1 | ₹74 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹29 Cr |
| Week 3 | ₹7.3 Cr |
| Week 4 | ₹3.9 Cr |
| India Net (Total) | ₹116.28 Cr |
| India Gross | ₹138.72 Cr |
| Overseas | ₹31.5 Cr |
| Worldwide | ₹170.22 Cr |
| Budget (incl P&A) | ₹120 Cr |
| Verdict | Average |
Analysis: A steady performer that benefited from the franchise name and Akshay’s presence. Solid India net but not enough to be classified a big hit.
Aggregate Analysis — 2025 Totals
| Metric | Figure (approx) |
|---|---|
| Total Budget (All films) | ₹650 Cr |
| Total India Net Collection | ₹506 Cr (approx) |
| Total Worldwide Collection | ₹753 Cr (approx) |
Overall verdict for 2025: Mixed — strong openings and franchise power were offset by high budgets and a notable flop (Kesari / Keshari), keeping the year from being categorised as a clear commercial success.
Akshay Kumar — Upcoming Movies (2026)
- Bhoot Bangla — 2 April 2026 (Co-stars: Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi)
- Rowdy Rathore 2 — Expected 2026 (Co-stars: TBA)
- Hera Pheri 3 — 2026–2027 (TBA) (Co-stars: Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty)
- Haiwaan — 2026 (Co-stars: Saif Ali Khan)
- Psycho — 2026 (Co-stars: TBA)
These projects offer a mix of franchise comedies, horror-comedy and action — a varied 2026 slate that could help Akshay reclaim stronger box office footing if scripts and execution align.
Final Takeaway
Akshay Kumar remains a bankable star with a wide fanbase and multiple tentpole releases per year. In 2025 he delivered big numbers but also faced setbacks due to high budgets and uneven content. The 2026 roster looks strategically diverse — if even two or three of these films click, the next year could be a strong rebound.
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