Khel Khel Mein Marks the 21st Remake of a popular Italian film, now recreated in Bollywood. Did you know that Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film, “Khel Khel Mein,” is a remake of the Italian comedy-drama “Perfect Strangers”? Originally titled “Perfetti Sconosciuti,” this film has been a global hit, inspiring remakes in over 20 countries, including Spain, Turkey, Germany, Japan, and Russia. The story revolves around a group of friends who gather for dinner and end up revealing secrets about each other, leading to unexpected twists and turns.
Indian Adaptations: The film’s popularity is evident from its numerous adaptations. In India, it was first remade in Kannada in 2018 as “Loud Speaker.” Following this, acclaimed director Jeethu Joseph created a Malayalam adaptation titled “12th Man,” starring Mohan Lal, which was released directly on OTT platforms.
Akshay Kumar’s Golden Era
Between 2016 and 2019, Akshay Kumar was undeniably the king of Bollywood. Known as the “hit machine,” his films consistently opened strong and became major hits. In 2019 alone, he delivered four superhits—“Kesari,” “Housefull 4,” “Mission Mangal,” and “Good Newz”—each grossing over 200 crores net.
Post-Pandemic Challenges: However, the post-pandemic era has been challenging for him, with a series of flops including “Bell Bottom,” “Laxmmi,” “Cuttputtli,” “Atrangi Re,” “Bachchan Paanday,” “Samrat Prithviraj,” “Raksha Bandhan,” “Ram Setu,” “Selfiee,” “Mission Ranigunj,” “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” and now “Sarfira.”
The Comeback with “Khel Khel Mein”
Despite these setbacks, Akshay Kumar is set to make a comeback with “Khel Khel Mein.” The film features an ensemble cast including Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal, and Fardeen Khan. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the movie is scheduled to release on August 15, clashing with “Stree 2” and “Vedaa.”
A Hopeful Turnaround
Given the success of “Perfect Strangers” in various countries. There is hope that “Khel Khel Mein” will resonate with Indian audiences. And mark a significant turnaround in Akshay Kumar’s career. The film’s intriguing premise and star-studded cast make it one of the most anticipated releases of the year.