Ahead of 'Housefull 5,' watch Akshay’s THESE 5 comedy films

Known as the ‘Khiladi’ of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is one of the industry’s most versatile and beloved actors. His impeccable comic timings and charismatic on-screen presence is famous among all. Known for effortlessly blending humor with witty dialogues, Akshay has delivered massive hits. Here’s a list of 5 of his famous comedy movies.

Hera Pheri is a cult classic Bollywood movie. It follows the life of three people, Raju, Shyam and Buburao, who are drowning in financial troubles. When a ransom call meant for a wealthy businessman is misdialed, Raju comes up with the idea of pretending to be the kidnappers. A string of amusing miscommunications, frantic plots, and heart-pounding situations result from this. Akshay Kumar excelled in playing Raju, a clever and cunning individual who grabs the opportunity to have money, no matter the plan.

The story revolves around Siddharth and Avni, a newly married couple who move into their ancestral home, despite the local belief that the house is haunted. As the story continues, strange things start to happen, leading Siddharth to call his friend, Dr. Aditya Shrivastava, a renowned psychiatrist. Aditya uses his intellect and distinctive humour to uncover the secret behind these strange occurrences, which are termed as hauntings. Akshay Kumar played the role of Aditya with finesse; his impeccable timing for comedy is one of the reasons people watch this movie.

De Dana Dan is a classic cult Bollywood movie. It follows two broke best friends, Nitin and Ram, who are struggling to clear their debts to marry the women that they love. Without any way of making money and out of desperation, they come up with a wild plan to kidnap their boss’s dog for ransom. When their scheme spirals out of control, it leads to a hilarious mishap with a hotel full of people, mistaken identities and non-stop confusion. The movie is one of the most talked about projects of Akshay Kumar and is still a fan favourite, even after all these years.

Housefull follows the life of Aarush, a man who believes he’s cursed with the worst luck in the world. Every time he makes an attempt to turn his life around, it goes spectacularly wrong. With the support of his quirky friends Hetal and Bob, Aarush learns to navigate deceptions, multiple love interests and a demanding father-in-law. It's a comedy about finding happiness in the midst of life's craziness, full of miscommunications, absurd circumstances, and touching moments. Akshay Kumar’s impeccable acting and humour shone throughout the movie.

The story revolves around two couples whose life gets hilariously entangled after a mix-up at the fertility clinic. The comedy-drama. An elegant Mumbai pair named Varun and Deepti clash with the enthusiastic Chandigarh couple Honey and Monika, after their embryos are accidentally switched. As they learn to navigate through hardships through amusing arguments, understanding and love grow between each of the pairs. Akshay Kumar played his role to perfection. The hesitation, with the blend of comedy and finally acceptance, is delivered excellently.