Third COVID-19 Positive Test for Akshay Kumar

Actor Akshay Kumar has been diagnosed with COVID-19 for the third time after experiencing symptoms while promoting his latest movie “Sarfira.” Along with Akshay, other members of the movie’s promotional team have also tested positive for the virus. This is the third time Akshay has contracted COVID-19, previously being hospitalized due to the virus in April 2021 and again in May 2022.

Akshay Kumar had to cancel his planned attendance at the India Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022 due to testing positive for COVID-19. On X (formerly Twitter), he shared, “I eagerly anticipated supporting our films at the India Pavilion in #Cannes2022, but unfortunately, I have tested positive for Covid. I will take the necessary rest. My best wishes to you and your team, @ianuragthakur. I will truly miss being present there.”

Akshay’s latest film, Sarfira, was released in theatres on Friday. He will also be appearing in the upcoming movie Khel Khel Mein. Initially set to release on September 6, the film will now be released on August 15 (Independence Day). Taapsee Pannu shared the news on her social media account, along with a photo of the star-studded cast, including herself, Fardeen Khan, Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Pragya Jaiswal, Aditya Seal, and director Mudassar Aziz. In her caption, the actress announced, “Get ready for a crazy world of laughter, drama, and loads of fun this Independence Day! Save the date – August 15, 2024, for the release of #KhelKhelMein in theatres.”

The creation of Khel Khel Mein was a collaborative effort of Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.