Akshay Kumar did not agree to be in Nikkhil Advani’s Salaam-E-Ishq sequel. This week, a lot of people online were talking about him being in the movie, but inside sources at the studios say he has nothing to do with it. Fans who were looking forward to the news will need to be patient.
What sparked the buzz
Recently, Akshay Kumar has been getting good reviews for his acting in Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla. Because of that, many reports on social media said he had already committed to being in a Salaam-E-Ishq sequel which Nikkhil Advani would be directing.
The story spread quickly because it had all the things people want: a famous actor, a popular movie from the past, and a large romantic movie with many stars. But the excitement came before anyone checked the facts.
Where things really stand
People who know about the film project say the claims that went around on the internet are wrong. They say Akshay Kumar is not working on the sequel right now and there is no truth to the idea he will be.
There is talk of a sequel being planned, yet those working on it say it might happen, or it might not. In other words, nothing is definite, and certainly not Akshay Kumar’s involvement.
For readers skimming for the bottom line, here are the verified takeaways:
– Akshay Kumar has not signed the sequel
– He is not linked to the project currently
– The sequel’s status remains uncertain
– Wait for official announcements
Why fans cared about this rumour
The good feelings from Bhooth Bangla, plus Nikkhil Advani being involved and people’s fondness for Salaam-E-Ishq, led the internet to jump to conclusions. It seemed like a nice reunion at a good moment.
This resulted in the typical quick change of feelings on social media: first excitement, then checking if it was true. It’s a good reminder that just because something gets shared a lot online doesn’t mean it is actually true.
What is actually next for Akshay Kumar
What we do know is that Akshay Kumar has a lot on his plate. He will be in Ahmed Khan’s Welcome To The Jungle, which will be in cinemas on June 26, 2026.
He’s also already filming a movie with Anees Bazmee, so he is very busy, and he also has Haiwaan, with Saif Ali Khan, which will probably come out at the end of 2026.
If you want to know what he’s doing next, these are the projects to look at. None of them are the Salaam-E-Ishq sequel everyone was talking about.
What to watch for now
The main thing to remember is to wait for the people making the film to say something. The people behind a possible Salaam-E-Ishq follow-up haven’t said who will be in it. Until they do, all the discussion is just guessing.
For now, Akshay Kumar has plenty of confirmed projects to get excited about. There is a lot of interest, but not in the film people were trying to put him in.
