Check Out THESE 7 Akshay Kumar Movies That Are Inspired By REAL-LIFE Events!

6. Rustom

Director: Tinu Suresh Desai

Release Date: August 12, 2016

Story: Loosely based on the jury trial case of the Indian Naval officer– K. M. Nanavati (played by Akshay Kumar)- who reportedly murders his friend for having an affair with his wife.  

7. Airlift

Director: Raja Krishna Menon

Release Date: January 22, 2016

Story: Inspired by the life of Kuwait-based Indian businessman Mathunny Mathews, popularly known as ‘Toyota Sunny’, Akshay was seen essaying the role of Ranjit Katiyal. The man was responsible for the safe evacuation of stranded Indians during the Iraqi invasion in 1990.