Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn Exchange Warm Wishes Before Box Office Face-Off
In a heartwarming display of Bollywood brotherhood, actor Akshay Kumar extended his good wishes to Ajay Devgn and Kajol ahead of the release of their upcoming mythological horror film Maa. Both Maa and Akshay’s own film Kannappa are slated for release this Friday, June 27, setting the stage for an epic box office showdown.
Rather than fueling rivalry, Akshay’s Instagram Story struck a note of warmth and humour.
“Yaar Ajay, hum dono ki picture aa rahi hai… iss Friday. Tu apne fans ki good wishes Kannappa ko bhej de aur main mere Mahadev ki blessings Maa ko. Kya bolta hai? Good luck to Kajol and you bhai. May the power be with you.”
This friendly gesture not only caught fans’ attention but also set a rare precedent of mutual respect in a high-stakes release week.
Clash of the Titans: Maa vs Kannappa
Kannappa – A Mythological Fantasy Spectacle
Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and headlined by Vishnu Manchu, Kannappa narrates the tale of Kannappa, a fearless hunter-turned-devotee of Lord Shiva, one of the most iconic tales in Indian mythology.
- Akshay Kumar stars as Lord Shiva, marking his grand return to the mythological genre.
- Special Appearances:
- Mohanlal as Kirata
- Prabhas as Rudra
- Kajal Aggarwal as Goddess Parvati
- Supporting Cast: Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, and Madhoo
- Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi
- What to Expect: Divine drama, powerful devotion, elaborate visuals, and an all-star lineup
Maa – A Mythological Horror With a Mother’s Fury
Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, and Kumar Mangat Pathak, Maa promises to blend horror, mythology, and maternal emotion in a fresh narrative.
- Director: Vishal Furia
- Storyline: A mother confronts dark supernatural forces rooted in ancient myths to save her cursed daughter.
- Divine Element: Strong thematic undertones of Goddess Kali’s wrath
- Ensemble Cast: Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Gopal Singh, Jitin Gulati, Surjyasikha Das, Yaaneea Bharadwaj, and Roopkatha Chakraborty
- Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
- What to Expect: Emotional depth, spine-chilling horror, and mythological mystique
A Rare Bollywood Moment: Friendship Over Competition
Akshay Kumar’s public gesture is a refreshing break from the typical box office competition often filled with comparisons and subtle digs. Instead of rivalry, it celebrated mutual admiration and the shared passion for storytelling rooted in India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Fans of both stars welcomed the message warmly, praising Akshay for his good-natured humour and expressing excitement for both films.
Why This Story Matters
- Shifts Focus to Genre Diversity: Both films showcase how mythological storytelling is being reimagined—one through horror, the other through fantasy devotion.
- Pan-India Appeal: With releases in multiple languages, Maa and Kannappa are tapping into the growing market for regional-language cinema.
- Star-Driven Cinema: With Akshay Kumar, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, and Mohanlal in play, both films are attracting attention across demographic and linguistic lines.
What Fans Can Expect This Friday
At the Theatres:
- Maa: For fans of emotionally driven stories with a dark, mythological twist.
- Kannappa: For audiences drawn to high-octane mythological epics and spiritual drama.
On Social Media:
- Expect trending hashtags: #MaaOnJune27, #KannappaStorm, #AkshayKumarAsShiva, and #KajolReturns