Akshay Kumar is once again in the middle of a familiar situation where big announced projects are hitting roadblocks before they reach the floor. The actor has now confirmed that Hera Pheri 3 is not moving ahead at the moment due to ongoing issues, while Gorkha has been officially shelved. These are not isolated cases. In recent years, projects like The End have quietly stalled, and others such as Welcome to the Jungle and Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat have faced delays or uncertain timelines despite strong announcements.
What stands out is that this pattern is not new for Akshay Kumar. Even Hera Pheri 3 itself has gone through multiple cycles of announcements, exits, and delays over more than a decade. There have also been instances where the actor has stepped away from films due to creative differences or script concerns, and in some cases projects have run into legal or production complications.
For the trade, this points to a larger trend where announcements around Akshay Kumar films often move faster than actual execution. While his ability to stay consistently active at the box office remains intact, the gap between what gets announced and what finally goes on floors or releases has become more noticeable. It reflects a mix of ambitious planning, shifting creative decisions, and the unpredictability of large scale productions rather than a one off phase.