'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' producer Vashu Bhagnani reflects upon Akshay Kumar's lean phase at the box office, gives Shah Rukh Khan's example: 'Bechare ki 5-7 saalon se....'

Vashu Bhagnani has produced 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' and pulled off a casting coup of sort as he cast two big action stars of different generations in his movie. This Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff film is set to release on Eid 2024. However, the last few films of Akshay haven't really clicked at the box office - be it 'Prithviraj' or 'Selfiee' or 'Mission Raniganj'. Infact, even Tiger's last few films haven't worked. Vashu reveals if this lean phase of his actors has added pressure on him.

The producer said in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, "It all depends from film to film. And they are both brilliant actors. Koi fark hi nahin padta. And Shah Rukh Khan se bada koi example nahin hai. Bechare ki 5-7 saalon se ek bhi picture nahin chali thi. And look how he bounced back in 2023. All his three films – Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki – were super-duper hits."

He further added that it's not really the fault of actors. "It’s the timing, how the film has shaped up and whether the film has acceptance – these factors matter more. In the case of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, the title itself is so big. Then, even the actors are big and the same applies to the director. The action is grand and the music is also in sync."

This film also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in a negative role. Ahead of the release of 'Bade Miyan...,' Vashu has just announced another big project which is 'Aswatthama' with Shahid Kapoor. The film will be directed by Sachin Ravi.