Siddharth Anand responds to Akshay Kumar collab rumours, fans left disappointed
Director Siddharth Anand has responded to rumours of working with Akshay Kumar on a horror film. However, the fans weren't happy with his reply.Reports recently suggested that Siddharth and Akshay were planning a folklore-based horror drama focussed on a father-daughter relationship. However, Siddharth dismissed the news with a single word on X (formerly Twitter), 'False.'This sparked a wave of reactions from fans. One wrote, 'Kyun Sid ji, Akki sir se kya problem hai? Bas unka downfall chal raha hai, isliye kaam nahi karna chahte? Comeback jaldi hoga ("Why, Sid? What issue do you have with Akki sir? Just because he's going through a rough patch, you don't want to work with him? His comeback will happen soon!).'advertisement
Another suggested that the two could create a blockbuster spy-action film, saying, 'Making a Dope KHILADI movie like mission impossible would be crazy cuz u did Kabir more like jason bourne and pathaan like james bond but we haven't seen an Ethan hunt type master of disguise,crazy stunts doing spy character i think only u and Akshay can pull off.'
An X user commented on Siddharth Anand's post. (Photo Credit: X/jacksparrow711)
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An X user commented on Siddhart Anand's post. (Photo Credit: X/ToBy)
While Siddharth didn't directly mention Akshay in his post, many believe he was denying the reported horror project. According to sources earlier quoted by Peeping Moon, the film was to be produced by Siddharth's Marflix banner and directed by a debutant. Though Akshay hadn't signed the film yet, he had reportedly shown strong interest after hearing the narration.Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is currently in the spotlight for his latest release 'Housefull 5', which hit theatres today, June 6. The film brings a comedy-mystery twist to the popular franchise, featuring two different endings that reveal different murderers. With a star-studded cast including Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and more, 'Housefull 5' promises full-on entertainment and laughter.Must Watch
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