Akshay aces three-film deal

BOLLYWOOD star Akshay Kumar has signed three film deals to be jointly produced by Fox Star Studios and Cape Of Good Films.

The first film to come off this partnership will be India’s first space film, Mission Mangal, which is in collaboration with R Balki and will be directed by Jagan Shakti. The shoot for Mission Mangal will begin this month.

Akshay said in a statement: “I am delighted to find a new creative partner in Fox Star Studios and am looking forward to creating a collaboration that will deliver a meaningful and entertaining cinematic experience.

“With our combined energies we hope to create content that not only excites but also empowers.”

Jolly LLB 2 had marked a fruitful association between the two last year.

Fox Star Studios chief executive Vijay Singh confirmed the deal: “It gives me great pleasure to take our association with Akshay further with this three-film partnership with Cape Of Good Films.

“Akshay is one of the most successful actors who has a fantastic understanding of scripts and changing audience preferences. We are looking forward to an unprecedented collaboration.”