Overview
- Akshay Kumar had a minor eye surgery for vision correction in Mumbai on Wednesday and will take a short break to recover.
- Multiple entertainment outlets carried the update by citing a Hindustan Times report that relied on an unnamed source, and no official medical statement has been issued.
- He had just wrapped the Keralam schedule of his next Anees Bazmee film, which he confirmed on Instagram with a post featuring co-stars Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna.
- His release calendar remains busy, with Welcome to the Jungle due on June 26, 2026, Haiwaan reported for later in 2026, and Golmaal 5 and Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat slated for 2027.
- The health pause follows a successful run for Bhooth Bangla at the box office, with trade reports citing about Rs 146.50 crore net in India and roughly Rs 231 crore worldwide.