Updated On: 27 May, 2025 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
At the trailer launch of Housefull 5, Akshay Kumar showed the media whose picture he carries in his wallet. The actor who is known for his comic timing credited this actor as his inspiration

Akshay Kumar at Housefull 5 trailer launch (Pic/ Yogen Shah)
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has often expressed his admiration for the legendary comic actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin. On Tuesday, during the trailer launch of his comedy film `Housefull 5`, Akshay again opened up about his love for Charlie Chaplin, revealing he keeps his photograph in his wallet.
When asked about Housefull 5 bringing back slapstick comedy by media, Akshay Kumar said, "If I would not be mistaken, then slapstick comedy yeh koi asaan comedy nahi hai. Nana sahab, Riteish, Abhishek ne itna saare comedy kiye hai. They can vouch for it. They are part of a comedy franchise, but let me tell you, slapstick comedy is very difficult. And this comedy that we have done is a slapstick comedy mixed with action comedy. It is physical comedy. I`m a huge fan of Charlie Chaplin."