Top 5 iconic Akshay Kumar movies to watch on OTT

Akshay Kumar, the OG Khiladi of Bollywood, is one of the most versatile actors in the industry. From comedy to socially driven movies, he’s done it all. He is the moment; he is an era. While his 'Kesari 2' has made it to the theatres, here’s a list of his top 5 iconic movies on OTT platforms.

One of Akshay Kumar's most iconic and fan-favourite movies is 'Hera Pheri.' The story revolves around 3 struggling men who get entangled in a robbery gone wrong in an attempt to make some money. It has been decades yet, the movie continues to win over many hearts with lines like “Utha le re baba” and “zor zor se bolke sabko scheme bata de.” The movie still manages to keep the social media platforms going through hilarious memes. The movie is available to watch on Amazon Prime.

Akshay Kumar starred in a historical war drama based on the famous Battle of Saragarhi, which took place in 1897. 21 courageous Sikh soldiers from the British Indian Army repelled 10,000 Afghan invaders. Akshay played the role of the heroic troop leader, Havildar Ishar Singh. This movie is marked as one of his most serious and impactful performances. 'Kesari' is a patriotic salute to the bravery and sacrifice made by our ancestors. The movie is available to stream on Amazon Prime.

'Pad Man' is a biographical movie based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a Tamil Nadu social entrepreneur who created an inexpensive sanitary pad manufacturing machine intending to enhance menstrual hygiene in rural India. Lakshmikant Chauhan, who is played by Akshay Kumar, develops a sanitary line focused on the betterment of women after witnessing the struggles his wife goes through during her periods. The movie is available on Netflix and ZEE 5.

Even years after its premiere, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa,' a horror-comedy and one of Akshay Kumar's best films, remains a beloved classic. The movie is based on the newly married couple who recently moved back to their hometown after staying overseas for so long. Soon after, the wife gets possessed and is helped by their psychiatrist friend, Dr. Aditya Shrivastav. Akshay plays the role of the quirky yet brilliant psychiatrist who quickly solves the mystery behind the supernatural events occurring in the movie. This movie is a blend of horror and comedy, and Akshay played his role to perfection. It is available on Netflix.

This movie is one of the highest-grossing movies and has gained wildly positive reviews from critics. It follows the story of Keshav (Akshay Kumar), a man from a village lacking proper toilet facilities, who marries an educated woman, Jaya (Bhumi Pendekar), who, upon witnessing the lack of sanitation facilities, insists on a toilet being made. This interaction draws a lot of social problems and highlights the need for better sanitary facilities. This role was highly praised by the fans as it focused on mixing humour with societal changes that need to be implemented. This movie is available to stream on Netflix and ZEE 5.