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
Updated On: 2025-01-25 12:44 PM IST
Compiled by : Oshin Fernandes
'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.
In ‘Khakee’, Akshay Kumar plays a senior inspector alongside an ensemble cast that battles terrorism.
'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.
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'.
In the action spy thriller 'Baby', Akshay plays a secret agent who strives to eliminate terrorists.
‘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.
In 'Gold', Akshay Kumar plays the role of Tapan Das, who won India its first gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
‘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.
Akshay Kumar’s ‘Rustom’ was based on the real-life incident of Naval Officer K. M. Nanavati and businessman Prem Ahuja.
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.
‘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.
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.
In 'Sooryavanshi' Akshay has portrayed the role of a DCP, Chief of ATS, who fights terrorism in Mumbai.
'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.
In 'Special 26', although not in a patriotic manner, Akshay poses as a CBI officer and robs politicians and businessmen of their black money.
