After Housefull 5 received a lukewarm response from audiences, fans are questioning why Akshay Kumar is overdoing sequels that have run their course instead of utilizing the goldmine of 2000s comedy IPs he has up his sleeve.
The 2000s comedy era gave rise to some of Bollywood’s most iconic films and unforgettable performances—especially from stars like Akshay Kumar. Today, these films hold immense, untapped potential to dominate the box office once again.
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Yet instead of reviving them with care and creativity, Bollywood seems intent on either letting them gather dust or, worse, butchering them into hollow, forgettable cash grabs.
Without Akshay’s presence, Welcome Back (2015) turned out to be an obvious failure, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa has grown into a routine franchise with average stars who lack the appeal and comedic quality of the original.
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What’s tragic is that Akshay is just sitting on a treasure chest of nostalgic hits that deserve well-made sequels. Films like Bhagam Bhag and Khatta Meetha still hold cultural relevance and box-office potential.
Bollywood producers could easily hit gold if these movies were brought back with the correct cast and crew, but nobody appears to want to put in the time and effort to make a movie that is truly entertaining these days.
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Meanwhile, Akshay’s actual franchise choices—Housefull and Jolly LLB—seem to have already outlived their value, disappointing both the audience and the box office in particular.
Social media users pointed out how they aren’t tired of Akshay’s comedy—but they’re surely over the half-baked sequels and careless reboots. One user noted, “The original magic still works; what’s missing is the intent.”
If Bollywood truly wants a comeback, it’s time to ditch recycled dramas and bring back the original Akshay with the magic of 2000s comedy.
