The man who practically invented the concept of a Bollywood workaholic has finally — and wisely — hit the pause button. Akshay Kumar, who wrapped a full filming schedule in Kerala and has Bhooth Bangla performing strongly at the box office simultaneously, stepped aside briefly this week to take care of his health. And honestly, more power to him for that.
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What Happened with Akshay Kumar ? The Eye Surgery Explained
As per Hindustan Times, Akshay Kumar got his eye surgery done on May 6 in Mumbai. A source told the publication: “It was a minor surgery which took place on the morning of May 6, Wednesday. It was for vision correction. Akshay will now take a break and recuperate since he has also finished the Keralam schedule of his next film with Anees, which also stars Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna.” MrGuider
Vision correction procedures are among the most common elective surgeries globally. You can learn more about laser eye surgery and vision correction on Wikipedia to understand why post-op rest is genuinely important — even for someone with Akshay’s legendary fitness levels.
Kerala Schedule Wrapped in Style
Just a day before the surgery, Akshay announced the completion of the Keralam filming leg on social media with characteristic warmth. Sharing a picture with his co-stars Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna, Akshay wrote: “Keralam schedule wrapped! Nothing beats working with good people in a beautiful place. Big love to our director Anees Bazmee for the madness behind the camera and to my incredible co-stars — the entire crew! This one’s been special.”
The untitled family comedy with Anees Bazmee is clearly shaping up to be one of those warm, ensemble entertainers that Bollywood does best — and the Kerala backdrop adds a visual richness that fans can already look forward to.
Akshay Kumar’s Upcoming Film Pipeline
Despite the short health break, Akshay’s schedule ahead is anything but light.
| Film | Director | Co-Stars | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled Family Comedy | Anees Bazmee | Vidya Balan, Raashii Khanna | TBA |
| Welcome To The Jungle | Ahmed Khan | Ensemble Cast | June 26, 2026 |
| Haiwaan | TBA | Saif Ali Khan | Late 2026 (Expected) |
Akshay Kumar will be next seen in Ahmed Khan-directed Welcome To The Jungle, which is slated to hit the big screens on June 26, 2026. He also has Haiwaan, co-starring Saif Ali Khan, in the pipeline. So far, no release date for Haiwaan is locked; it is expected to be released towards the end of 2026.
Bhooth Bangla Still Running Strong
All of this is happening while Bhooth Bangla continues its solid theatrical run. Soon after delivering a clean hit with his first 2026 release, Bhooth Bangla, the actor jumped onto his next entertainer with Anees Bazmee. It’s a testament to just how relentlessly Akshay operates — wrapping one film’s schedule while another is still in cinemas, all before pausing briefly for a surgery. MrGuider
The fact that he is now recuperating after both completing a schedule and undergoing a procedure shows a rare moment of prioritising self-care from one of Bollywood’s most notoriously disciplined stars.
