Post two flops, Akshay pins hope on `Kambakkht Ishq`

Mumbai, June 07: With Sajid Nadiadwala`s multi-million budgeted movie `Kambakkht Ishq` ready to hit the screens on July 10, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is keeping his fingers crossed.The star had two successive flops this year after a dream run since 2006 during which his films raked up over Rs 500 crore business world-wide.

His latest releases `Chandni Chowk to China’ and ‘Tasveer 8x10’ have not done well. Now, after a two months of lull and producers-multiplexes row over revenue sharing being resolved amicably, ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ is the first big budgeted film to be released next month. Talking to reporters here, Akshay said he is keeping his fingers crossed and hoped that his new film directed by debutant Sabbir Khan does well at the box office. He said his success ratio with new directors has been very good. "I worked with new directors like Abbas-Mustan, Vipul Shah, Sajid Khan and the films did phenomenal business," he said. ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ is not an action film, he said. "It is a romantic comedy. I am doing a romantic film after a long time. The film is technically very superior," he said. Speaking about his interaction with Hollywood superstar Sylester Stallone, Akshay said they discussed the differences in action sequences picturised in Hollywood and Bollywood. "We also spoke about health problems suffered by action stars. He told me about his knee problem," he said. Akshay said he played a male chauvinist in ‘Kambakkht Ishq’. The actor said the truth is women are more powerful and have more guts than men. "I have just completed television series, Fear Factor season II with 13 women," he said. Saying that he was relieved that the multiplex-producers deadlock over revenue sharing was resolved, Akshay said there would be a beeline of films waiting to be released. "Myself and the industry are positive and I want every film to do well. All losses will be recovered in three to four months," he said. Kareena Kapoor, Akshay`s co-star in the upcoming film, said ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ takes style and fashion to another level. "My character has a understated classic look," she said. The actress said she plays a part time model who wants to become a surgeon. "I have no stunt scenes in the film. Everything has been done by Akshay and Sylvestor Stallone," Kareena said. Bureau Report