Akshay has six biggies lined up for release

In the third decade of his career, Akshay Kumar is on a reinvention spree. Gone are the days when he could be accused of repeating himself film after film (read comedies) and pretty much in are the times when he is playing across genres. If 2012 was a major resurgence when as much as 400 crores came in from five of his films, 'Housefull 2', 'Rowdy Rathore', 'Joker', 'OMG - Oh God' and 'Khiladi 786', each different from the other, this year started on a positive note too with good respect and acknowledgment coming in from 'Special 26'.

"Yes, I am constantly on the move. There was a time when Bollywood was thriving on comedy films and I too did that in quick succession. Now that action is being demanded by the audience, I am working on a few such films belonging to that genre", says Akshay.

In months to come too, it is quite apparent that he is moving on from typical hero-heroine stuff. Also, his line up of films (Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2, Anthony D'Souza's Boss, A.R. Murugadoss's Thuppakki remake, Punit Malhotra's Gutka, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gabbar' and 'It's Entertainment' with Sajid-Farhad) pretty much indicates that he is no more sticking to only comedy or action.

"See, I have to be pro-active about immediate future as well. This is the reason why I am mixing action (Boss, 'Thuppakki' remake) with drama (Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2). While there is also a comedy (It's Entertainment) with Sajid-Farhad as well, 'Gutka' would be in a packaged entertainer zone. Who knows, there could well be a romantic film round the corner as well", hints Akshay.

In fact talking of romance, one can see that he is breaking quite a few other rules as well. Apparently, he doesn't have any leading lady opposite him in 'Boss'.

"That's right, but then at times it is agreeable as well, isn't it", smiles Akshay, "If after being in the industry for over 20 years I don't move away from the clichés then what's the point in gaining such experience? There is no fun in running behind these clichés."

We agree.