Akshay Kumar to Tiger Shroff: Bollywood Actors and Their Popular Film Franchises

It's not an easy task to survive in a competitive industry like Bollywood, where one Friday can make or break your career. Being an actor may seem like all things good from far, but if you ask them, then you'll know the pressure of continuously reinventing themselves and stay on top of their game (because one error could cost them their career). But actors aren't the only ones to feel this kind of pressure as the producers, directors and story-writers too need to come up with interesting ideas to keep the audience entertained.

While the current trend of remaking popular South films in Bollywood is picking up pace, some superstars and filmmakers have remained faithful to the tried and tested formula of turning their blockbuster films into a franchise. Rohit Shetty, who teamed up with Ajay Devgn and other actors in 2006 to make the comedy film Golmaal: Fun Unlimited is currently working on the script of its fifth instalment. While the popular father-son duo of Rakesh and Hrithik Roshan is all set to kickstart with the fourth instalment of their superhero franchise Krrish.

There are many actors, who tried to emulate this success mantra but only a few have managed to succeed. AskMen India brings you a list of popular Bollywood film franchises which received immense love from the audience.

Salman Khan

Dabangg and Tiger

The Bhaijaan of Bollywood needs no introduction. With several blockbusters under his belt, Salman Khan has been creating new box office records with each release. Adapting to the ongoing trend of turning successful films into a franchise, Salman has managed to hit bull's eye with Dabangg and Tiger.

While the Dabangg films are total masala-entertainers with action, comedy and peppy dance numbers, Tiger instalments have helped Salman dominate the spy-thriller genre as well. And with the third instalment of Tiger currently in the production stage, fans are eagerly waiting to see their favourite star in action once again.

Akshay Kumar

Housefull and Hera Pheri

After a series of Khiladi films in the early stage of his career, Akshay Kumar has focused on taking up challenging roles. The talented actor has come a long way in his career and made a smooth transition from action to drama to comedy.

With two successful comedy franchises like Housefull and Hera Pheri, Akshay is one superstar who has been on a hot streak at the box office, delivering back to back blockbuster films. Meanwhile, Akshay has been the busiest actor in town with a long list of films in his kitty. Some of his upcoming projects are Sooryavanshi, Bell Bottom, Atrangi Re, Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan and Ram Setu.

Tiger Shroff

Baaghi

A well-toned body, charming looks and stunning acrobatic moves have helped Tiger Shroff bag a huge franchise like Baaghi. The young actor has been taking the franchise to the next level with each instalment by performing breathtaking action sequences and impressive acting skills.

Tiger, who essayed the character of Ronny in the first instalment of Baaghi, struck a chord with the audience which led the makers to make two more instalments. While the talented actor is currently focusing on other projects and also venturing into music, it may take some time for the makers to announce the fourth instalment of the popular high-octane action franchise.

Varun Dhawan

Dulhania

Varun Dhawan is a man with many talents and he has been reinventing himself with each film. With a niche to get into the skin of his on-screen characters, Varun has been successful in delivering noteworthy performances on the celluloid.

Just like other successful B-town actors, Varun too carries a franchise on his shoulders. He has teamed up with ace filmmaker Shashank Khaitan and actress Alia Bhatt to produce the Dulhania franchise (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania). Alia and Varun, who kickstarted their Bollywood career together with Student Of The Year have succeeded in winning the audience with their excellent performances and impeccable chemistry in the rom-com film franchise.

Hrithik Roshan

Krrish

When you talk about good looks and acting skills, you immediately start thinking about Hrithik Roshan. Touted as the best actor in B-town, Hrithik has never disappointed his fans and delivered honest performances in front of the camera. Despite all the ups and downs in his personal life, the 47-year-old star managed to get into the skin of his characters.

One of India's best superhero franchise, Krrish to belongs to Hrithik and with another instalment in the works, the superstar looks quite adamant to take the franchise to greater heights.

Ajay Devgn

Golmaal

The actor-director duo of Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty have been shaking up things for other actors by producing some brilliant and entertaining films like Golmaal, All the Best: Fun Begins, Bol Bachchan and Singham. The enormous success of Golmaal and Singham opened the doors for their sequels.

Shetty created his own cop universe post the success of Singham with Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar joining forces with Ajay Devgn. The filmmaker is reported to be working on the script of Golmaal's fifth instalment currently while Ajay has been busy with the shoot of MayDay, Maidaan, RRR and other projects.

These film franchises have struck gold at the box office and their upcoming instalments have already left the audience excited.

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