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Topic: Akshay Kumar

A PV Sindhu biopic now would be unwise, Akshay Kumar should wait

Apart from the concern that Akshay Kumar will emerge the star of P.V. Sindhu's story in her speculated biopic, there is fear a film now would be one too soon.

Women and bangles for Aaditya Thackeray, Shatrughan Sinha’s Akshay Kumar moment

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Mission Mangal launches well but goes out of orbit

The feel-good underdog tale will suit Independence Day audiences looking for patriotic josh, but crowd-pleasing tactics & lack of subtlety derail this mission.

Women scientists fulfil Mission Mangal but Akshay Kumar can’t see beyond sindoor and make-up

Mission Mangal’s poem has Bollywood placing scientist women in roles of good Hindu wives and daughters. The core competency is an add-on.

Mission Mangal poster: Does Bollywood need an Akshay Kumar to sell women’s success stories?

Mission Mangal, which will be releasing on 15 August, is based on the real-life story of ISRO scientists who spearheaded India’s first interplanetary expedition to Mars.

‘Modi’s ouster on 23 May will be India’s fitting reply to the most foul-mouthed PM’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Akshay Kumar’s Canadian roots go deeper — from campaigning for a PM to owning mansion there

Canadian daily National Post wrote that actor Akshay Kumar had once said Toronto is his home and he would go back to Canada after retiring from Bollywood.

To become Canadian, Akshay Kumar pledged ‘to bear true allegiance’ to Her Majesty the Queen

Akshay Kumar finally came clean about his citizenship this week, after years of uncertainty over whether he held an Indian passport.

Canadian Akshay Kumar should stop preaching nationalism to Indians

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

BJP wants to air 2 movies on NaMo TV, seeks permission from Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer

The Delhi poll body has written to the Election Commission to ascertain whether the BJP can air Padman and Toilet-Ek Prem Katha on NaMo TV.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.