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Akshay Kumar: Film trends change like food choices
15 Mar
Summary
- Audience preferences shift, influencing film success annually.
- Genres cycle, with horror comedies now popular.
- Actors admire each other's roles without professional jealousy.
Actor Akshay Kumar discussed the dynamic nature of the film industry, comparing evolving audience tastes to changing culinary preferences. He explained that the industry constantly adapts, with preferences for genres like action or social films shifting every few years.
Kumar pointed to the successful reception of action-packed films like 'Dhurandhar' and the recent surge in popularity for horror comedies. He contrasted these with social films such as 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Pad Man', which were successful about five to six years ago.
The actor also addressed professional relationships within Bollywood, stating that while actors might appreciate roles played by their peers, such admiration does not typically lead to jealousy. With around 15-20 actors and 180 Hindi films made annually, he believes everyone gets opportunities.
