Akshay Kumar Reacts to Sikandar Backlash, Defends Salman Khan: ‘Aisi Nasal Ka Tiger…’

Akshay Kumar, who recently attended the special screening of his upcoming film ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, had nothing but admiration for his longtime friend Salman Khan.

Akshay publicly voiced his support, praising Salman’s enduring star power.

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Akshay Kumar, who recently attended the special screening of his upcoming film ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ in Delhi, had nothing but admiration for his longtime friend and fellow actor Salman Khan. The duo, who began their Bollywood journeys around the same time, have shared great camaraderie over the years.

Akshay Kumar defends Salman Khan

Amid the mixed response to Salman’s latest release ‘Sikandar’, Akshay publicly voiced his support, praising Salman’s enduring star power. While Salman has recently faced criticism over the content and performance of some of his films, Akshay's words stood as a reminder of the superstar’s legacy.

While speaking to HT City at the special screening of his film, Akshay came to Salman Khan’s defense. When asked whether films led by big stars are struggling at the box office today, Akshay responded, “Dekhiye yeh galat baat hai. Aisa hai, aisa ho nahi sakta hai. Tiger Zinda hai aur hamesha rahega." He added, “Salman aisi nasal ka tiger hai jo zindagi mein kabhi marr nahi sakta."

About Kesari: Chapter 2

Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’, set against the poignant backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. The film features Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in pivotal roles. During their promotional tour, the cast took a detour to visit Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’ is scheduled for its theatrical release on April 18.

Salman Khan death threat 

Salman Khan has received a fresh death threat—this time via a WhatsApp message sent to Mumbai’s Transport Department office in Worli. In the chilling message, the sender threatened to enter the actor’s residence, Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, and blow up his car with a bomb.

On the work front, Salman was last seen in ‘Sikandar’, his first on-screen collaboration with Rashmika Mandanna. Despite high expectations and a massive budget of Rs 200 crore, the film has struggled at the box office, managing to collect only Rs 110 crore in its first two weeks.