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Republic Day: Sky Force to Kesari - 15 patriotic roles played by Akshay Kumar

Updated On: 25 January, 2025 12:44 PM IST | Oshin Fernandes

As we celebrate another year of Republic Day, we look at some of the iconic patriotic roles played by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on the big screen. From officers in uniform to period dramas, the actor has an envious filmography that fits the occasion. Here are 15 examples of the same

As we celebrate another year of Republic Day, we look at some of the iconic patriotic roles played by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on the big screen. From officers in uniform to period dramas, the actor has an envious filmography that fits the occasion. Here are 15 examples of the same

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As we celebrate another year of Republic Day, we look at some of the iconic patriotic roles played by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on the big screen. From officers in uniform to period dramas, the actor has an envious filmography that fits the occasion. Here are 15 examples of the same
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">`Sky Force`, which was released on January 24, 2025, just before Republic Day, stars Akshay Kumar as an Air Force officer, who is on a revenge mission following the death of fellow soldiers.&nbsp;</span></p>

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`Sky Force`, which was released on January 24, 2025, just before Republic Day, stars Akshay Kumar as an Air Force officer, who is on a revenge mission following the death of fellow soldiers. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In &lsquo;Khakee&rsquo;, Akshay Kumar plays a senior inspector alongside an ensemble cast that battles terrorism.</span></p>

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In ‘Khakee’, Akshay Kumar plays a senior inspector alongside an ensemble cast that battles terrorism.

<p>`Namastey London` is a story of a Punjabi boy and a British girl featuring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. He helps Katrina`s character, who struggles with her cultural identity.</p>

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`Namastey London` is a story of a Punjabi boy and a British girl featuring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. He helps Katrina`s character, who struggles with her cultural identity.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In `Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty`, Akshay played the role of an Army officer. It is the remake of the Tamil film `Thuppakki`.</span></p>

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In `Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty`, Akshay played the role of an Army officer. It is the remake of the Tamil film `Thuppakki`.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the action spy thriller `Baby`, Akshay plays a secret agent who strives to eliminate terrorists.&nbsp;</span></p>

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In the action spy thriller `Baby`, Akshay plays a secret agent who strives to eliminate terrorists. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;Airlift&rsquo; follows Ranjit Katyal, played by Akshay Kumar, a Kuwait-based businessman, as he carries out the evacuation of Indians based in Kuwait during the Invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein`s Iraq.&nbsp;</span></p>

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‘Airlift’ follows Ranjit Katyal, played by Akshay Kumar, a Kuwait-based businessman, as he carries out the evacuation of Indians based in Kuwait during the Invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein`s Iraq. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In `Gold`, Akshay Kumar plays the role of Tapan Das, who won India its first gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics.&nbsp;</span></p>

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In `Gold`, Akshay Kumar plays the role of Tapan Das, who won India its first gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;Kesari&rsquo;, a period drama, which featured Parineeti Chopra and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles, is based on the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, where an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans.</span></p>

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‘Kesari’, a period drama, which featured Parineeti Chopra and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles, is based on the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, where an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s &lsquo;Rustom&rsquo; was based on the real-life incident of Naval Officer K. M. Nanavati and businessman Prem Ahuja.&nbsp;</span></p>

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Akshay Kumar’s ‘Rustom’ was based on the real-life incident of Naval Officer K. M. Nanavati and businessman Prem Ahuja. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Akshay Kumar`s `Bell Bottom` is based on the plane hijacks that took India by storm in the early 1980s. He plays the role of a RAW agent.</span></p>

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Akshay Kumar`s `Bell Bottom` is based on the plane hijacks that took India by storm in the early 1980s. He plays the role of a RAW agent.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; shows Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as soldiers who race against time to save India from an imminent attack by a vengeful scientist.</span></p>

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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ shows Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as soldiers who race against time to save India from an imminent attack by a vengeful scientist.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In `Samrat Prithviraj` Akshay Kumar played the titular role. It is based on the life story of brave and mighty king Prithviraj Chauhan and portrays the great warrior`s valour and valiant fight against the cruel invader Muhammad Ghori.</span></p>

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In `Samrat Prithviraj` Akshay Kumar played the titular role. It is based on the life story of brave and mighty king Prithviraj Chauhan and portrays the great warrior`s valour and valiant fight against the cruel invader Muhammad Ghori.

<p>In `Sooryavanshi` Akshay has portrayed the role of a DCP, Chief of ATS, who fights terrorism in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

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In `Sooryavanshi` Akshay has portrayed the role of a DCP, Chief of ATS, who fights terrorism in Mumbai. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">`Sarfira` is the Hindi remake of the Tamil film, `Soorarai Pottru`. The film is a captivating story set against the backdrop of India`s booming startup culture and aviation industry.</span></p>

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`Sarfira` is the Hindi remake of the Tamil film, `Soorarai Pottru`. The film is a captivating story set against the backdrop of India`s booming startup culture and aviation industry.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In `Special 26`, although not in a patriotic manner, Akshay poses as a CBI officer and robs politicians and businessmen of their black money.</span></p>

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In `Special 26`, although not in a patriotic manner, Akshay poses as a CBI officer and robs politicians and businessmen of their black money.

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Bliss by the beach

Bliss by the beach

A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

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