Ajay Devgn Announces Next Directorial Starring Akshay Kumar But Fans Are Unhappy; Here's Why

Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar have starred together in a number of films including the latest Singham Again where the former played the titular character while the latter appeared in a crowd pleasing cameo.

Besides Singham Again, the two have starred together in films like Suhaag (1994), Khakee (2004), Insan (2005) and Sooryvanshi (2021).

Now, at a recent summit, the two actors announced their next collaboration but this time there is a big catch.

Unlike the previous films where they both shared screenspace, the new film will have Ajay Devgn behind the camera and Akshay Kumar in front of it.

At HT Leadership Summit 2024, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar were asked about their next film together and Ajay replied, “This is something we were going to announce later but I think this is a great platform. We are already working on something together where I am directing the film and Akshay Kumar is in the film.”

The two were then asked if the film will be in action or comedy space, Akshay quipped that they should send the script to the interviewer and Ajay replied, “It's a little too early, we will talk about it.”

Check out the clip below:

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AT #HTLS2024!@ajaydevgn announces next movie as director, will star @akshaykumar in the lead.

WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/bl6HLZFZSr#IdeasThatInspire | @sonalkalra @AudiIN @AdaniOnline @AdityaBirlaGrp pic.twitter.com/VypUo1HEkM

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) November 16, 2024

While it’s quite interesting to see the two stars collaborating as a director and actor, not all fans are happy about this development.

Akshay Kumar fans are unhappy with this collaboration because none of Ajay Devgn’s previous films have tasted box office success despite receiving mixed to positive reviews. .

The four films that Ajay Devgn has directed so far are U Me Aur Hum (2008), Shivaay (2016), Runway 34 (2022), Bholaa (2023).

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On the other hand, Ajay Devgn fans are unhappy because out of the last 10 releases, Akshay Kumar has delivered nine flops and disasters (Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan, Ram Setu, Selfiee, Mission Raniganj, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarfira and Khel Khel Mein) and only one success that too in a supporting role (OMG 2).

Take a look at some of the responses below:

As a director his execution in films are spectacular.... (Shivaay & Bholaa are the prime examples), he can balance both 💯✅ https://t.co/JX4uXydp59

— d e b y a n ⚡ (@debjyotidas_26) November 16, 2024

Whatever anyone may say but I'm really happy to hear this. Akki is my 2nd fav after Ajay sir and I've been waiting for their collaboration in a full fledged movie. @ajaydevgn @akshaykumar good luck guys. I'm sure u guys will bring out something nice. https://t.co/R2pDqsDz8B

— Amolak (@Amolak9909) November 16, 2024

Do a comedy movie with Akshay Kumar if you wanna direct @ajaydevgn sir... he is perfect choice for a comedy flick... 🙏 https://t.co/nfXWM1mVun

— N... (@ADs_Battalion) November 16, 2024

Nothing in it to be excited pic.twitter.com/E6W33hZN8I

— AP (@AksP009) November 16, 2024

baksh do hme @ajaydevgn pic.twitter.com/9cR5PT102a

— nishant. (@NishantADHolic_) November 16, 2024

I am thinking about Akshay Kumar fans and the Ajay Devgan fan's.

They are literally not ready for this and I am seeing the reaction in the comment section below itself 😂✌️

— Shubham (@shubhamc111) November 16, 2024

No man, Ajay should not waste his time directing this chindi. 🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/pTjIlRik4s

— SAMIRR (@MeSamir23) November 16, 2024

Dimaag to theek haina Ajay sir aapka. 😊 pic.twitter.com/4LQqVSdfON

— BROKEN YET BEAUTIFUL ✨ (@Broken_Soul1313) November 16, 2024

Kyun Ajay sir time barbad Kara hai 2 cr se jada opening nh hoga

— Mylifewaterfall♥️ (@Mylifewaterfall) November 16, 2024

Last 15 film DISASTER ke baad ab Devgan saab se bhikh Mang raha hai😭😭.

— Raja (@raja_324) November 16, 2024

Ajay trynna revive akki’s career but its long gone 😕

— Rap God ™ (@notmathiya) November 16, 2024

scripting stage mein hee rahe toh jyda accha hai.. God, ek request hai aapse please ye script 20 saal se phle complete hee naa ho

— ajay devgn fan (@BantiMe34075180) November 16, 2024

Considering how well Ajay Devgn shot action sequences in his directorials especially Shivaay, it will be great to see him direct Akshay Kumar in an out and out mass action entertainer.