As Akshay Kumar celebrates his 59th birthday, one thing has become evident yet again, few actors have built a relationship with franchise cinema quite like him. With a career spanning over three decades, the actor has been part of some of Hindi cinema’s most recognisable film series, playing characters that have continued to entertain audiences across generations.

Bollywood has a rich history of multi-starrer franchises that have relied on a massive ensemble of actors rather than single heroes to drive the story. With the upcoming release of Welcome to the Jungle and Dhamaal 4, we see this trend once again, where a huge star cast has been brought together.