Filmmaker Priyadarshan has shared his perspective on the contrasting screen personas of Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan, explaining why he believes Akshay is more convincing as an everyday man on screen.
Priyadarshan, who has collaborated with Akshay on several films, is set to reunite with him in his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla.
Talking about Akshay's strengths, Priyadarshan said, 'The plus point of Akshay is that he can look like a common man. His body language, the way he walks, especially when I did Khatta Meetha, I really thought that he looked like a road contractor who is struggling.'
He added that the actor's real-life experiences further help him portray grounded characters with authenticity.
In contrast, Priyadarshan described Shah Rukh Khan's screen presence as more urban and polished.
Priyadarshan also spoke about his approach to storytelling, particularly in comedy, saying many of his films draw from everyday struggles.
Currently, Shah Rukh Khan is focused on his upcoming action thriller King, directed by Siddharth Anand.
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar has multiple confirmed projects in the pipeline, including Bhooth Bangla, a horror-comedy directed by Priyadarshan.
