Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar reclaimed his Indian citizenship on Independence Day, 2023. He announced the news on Twitter, saying, "Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani (Heart and citizenship, both Indian). Happy Independence Day!" Kumar had previously held Canadian citizenship, which he acquired in 2009.
Akshay Kumar shared the news of his Indian citizenship on Independence Day, with a caption that said, "Heart and citizenship, both Indian." Akshay Kumar has been criticized for his Canadian citizenship in the past. Meanwhile, on the work front, Akshay Kumar has finally seen a hit film after a string of flops.
On Monday, August 15, 2023, the collections of the film were ₹12.06 crore, exceeding the opening day collection of ₹10.26 crore. Pankaj Tripathi plays the role of a Lord Shiva devotee named Kanti Sharan Mudgal, and Yami Gautam plays a pivotal role in the film. Nitin Desai, the art director who created sets for blockbuster films such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Lagaan, has died by suicide, according to Mumbai Police.
The sequel, directed by Amit Rai, features Pankaj Tripathi as a Shiva devotee while Yami Gautam essays the role of a lawyer. Directed by Amit Rai and presented by Viacom18 Studios, OMG 2 is produced by Cape of Good Films and Wakaoo.