Akshay Kumar pushes for real action films, rejects VFX and AI stunts

Akshay Kumar, known for his action films, wants to bring back real stunts in Bollywood. He believes that action today depends too much on technology. Over time, he moved from action films to comedy and patriotic roles, but now he wants to return to the action genre. He said audiences should see real effort in stunts rather than computer-generated scenes.

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Akshay Kumar started his career as an action hero and earned the nickname “Khiladi.” He starred in films like Mohra, Suhaag, Elaan, and Jaanwar. In recent years, he has worked in different genres, including comedy and patriotic films. However, he also continued doing action films like Holiday, Gabbar is Back, and Sooryavanshi. Now, he wants to focus again on pure action.

Focus on real stunts over technology

The actor wants to perform stunts himself instead of depending on VFX or AI. He believes real action looks more honest and connects better with the audience. According to him, physical effort and risk make action scenes more exciting and believable compared to computer-made visuals.

Akshay Kumar’s views on action films

As per PTI reports, “There is a huge difference in the way action films are being made today. Earlier, the action would be real; now, everything is done in VFX. It's not fun as it feels fake. I want to make a film which is real,” Akshay Kumar said.

He further told PTI, “If I'm jumping, then I'm jumping for real and not using VFX, or if I'm kicking, then I'm kicking for real, not like 15 people helping me kick people. I want to make an action film without the use of VFX. I'm saying this in the era of AI, and people may think what they wish to, but I want to do an action film that is a real action film. The audience can feel how much effort is being put in, unlike the efforts taken with the help of AI or computer.”

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In a recent interview, the 58-year-old actor said he wants to perform his own stunts instead of relying on computer effects. Akshay Kumar wants to bring back real action with actual stunts. He feels this will connect better with people.

He says real action is like a handmade painting even though it may not be perfect, but it feels more real than digital work and the choice is up to the audience.