2012–present Kumar at the press conference of Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! His first release of 2012 was Housefull 2, a sequel of his earlier comedy film Housefull. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was very successful at the box office.[128] It was also a huge hit in overseas market and the biggest Bollywood grosser in New Zealand.[129] Kumars next film was the Prabhudeva-directed action drama Rowdy Rathore in which he played a double role opposite Sonakshi Sinha.[130] The film earned more than INR1.3 billion (US$21 million) in India and was a huge box office success, being declared a blockbuster. Both of these films grossed over INR100 crore (US$16 million) at the box office.[131] Although the former film received mixed reviews; Kumars performance in it was praised.[132] In 2012, he founded another production company called Grazing Goat Pictures Pvt Ltd.[133] Joker was reportedly promoted as Kumars 100th film,[134][135][136][137] but later Akshay Kumar clarified that the 100th film landmark had been crossed long before he even signed up for Joker. It was a miscalculation on Shirish’s part. OMG is my 116th film,” he said.[138] Kumar kept himself away from the films promotion due to differences with Kunder. Reacting to Kumars backing out from the films promotion Kunder tweeted A true leader takes responsibility for his team and leads them through thick and thin. Never abandons them and runs away. He later deleted the tweet.[139] His later release Oh My God which he produced and starred along with Paresh Rawal.[130] It had a slow opening but because of word of mouth it picked up and then was declared a super hit.[140] His last release in 2012 was Khiladi 786, the eighth installment in his famous Khiladi series as well as the comeback of the series after 12 years. Although film was panned by critics it was a Semihit at the box office grossing 70 cr at domestic box office.[141] His first release in 2013 was Special Chabbis which earned a positive critical reception and was moderately successful at the box office. Although the movie earned him positive reviews and commercial success, trade analysts noted that the movie could have done much better business due to its good content and Kumars superstar status. Milan Luthria chose Kumar to play the character of Shoaib Khan (based on Dawood Ibrahim)[142] in the gangster film Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, sequel to Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. It proved to be a below average at the box office. The film was declared a flop by Box Office India.[143] It received mixed reviews however Kumars acting was praised by a majority of critics. In a review for Hindustan Times, Anupama Chopra wrote that Kumar makes a stellar killer.[144] Madhureeta Mukherjee of The Times of India praised Kumars performance and said that Bhai act with flamboyance and mojo ... He gets a chance to do what he does best – herogiri (albeit less menacing, more entertaining), with charisma and clap-trap dialoguebaazi.[145] Al Pacino saw the films trailer and promos and admired Kumars portrayal of Shoaib Khan, a gangster. He said that the promos and posters reminded him of his own The Godfather. Kumar said of Pacinos response: A touch of appreciation is always held dearly in an actors arms, even if its from the simplest of people like our beloved spot boys. But to have your work spoken of so kindly by the worlds most admired gangster Al Pacino himself – I had goose-bumps thinking about him watching the promo! I was so humbled, not only as an actor but as a fan of his legendary work.[146][147] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN criticised Kumar for his in-your-face flamboyance.[148] After the films mainly negative reviews, Kumar lashed out at critics, accusing them of lacking an understanding of the audience and the basic ideas of filmmaking.[149] Built on an approximate budget of INR100 crore (US$16 million),[150] it was the first major Hindi language film to be shot in Oman.[151] Kumar received a nomination for Best Actor in a Negative Role at Zee Cine Awards.[152] His next release was Anthony D Souzas Boss alongside Shiv Pandit and Aditi Rao Hydari. The movie received average to good reviews[153][154][155] however turned out to be a failure at Box office grossing 54 crore nett domestically.[156] Kumar came back strongly with Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty. This action drama earned both critical and commercial success entering the 100 crore elite club and became the highest grosser of 2014 beating jai ho.[157] The film received critical acclaim and is Kumars third film to gross over INR1 billion (US$16 million) at the box office.[158][159][160][161] Kumar has sung a song for his recent film Its Entertainment. Making of the song has been uploaded on YouTube.[162] Kumar is set to act in the Prabhudeva-directed Singh is Bling. The film is a sequel of his former film Singh is Kinng. This would be Kumars second collaboration with Prabhudeva. This film will be co-produced by Grazing Goats Entertainments.[163] Another project Brothers, which would be Kumars first collaboration with Karan Johar has been announced.[164] Collaborations Kumar has starred as the lead actor in many directors debut films. Examples include Sajid-Farhads Its Entertainment, Sajid Khans Heyy Babyy. They also collaborated for Housefull and its sequel. Sabbir Khans Kambakkht Ishq, Rohit Dhawans Desi Boyz, Anthony DSouzas Blue, Vijay Krishna Acharyas Tashan, Shirish Kunders Jaan-e-Mann, Vipul Shahs Aankhen, Waqt, Namastey London, Singh Is Kinng, Action Replayy and Holiday. Neeraj Voras Khiladi 420, Naresh Malhotras Yeh Dillagi and Guddu Dhanoas Elaan.[165] Kumar has starred opposite Katrina Kaif in Namastey London, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Tees Maar Khan, Singh is Kinng, Welcome, Blue and De Dana Dan and alongside Sonakshi Sinha in Rowdy Rathore, Joker, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! and Holiday:A Soldier is Never off Duty.[166]
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