Akshay Kumar & Umesh Mehra Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Akshay Kumar & Umesh Mehra have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1995 and extends to 1999, representing 4 years of joint work. Working Akshay Kumar as Actor and Umesh Mehra as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Sabse Bada Khiladi", "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi", "International Khiladi" — with "Sabse Bada Khiladi" earning a top rating of 5.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.5/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Sabse Bada Khiladi" (1995) to "International Khiladi" (1999), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Sabse Bada Khiladi, Akshay Kumar had starred in 23 films, including Khiladi (1992) and Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994).
After International Khiladi, Akshay Kumar went on to appear in 106 more films, including Gabbar is Back (2015) and Gabbar is Back (2015).
Before Sabse Bada Khiladi, Umesh Mehra had directed 11 films, including Ashanti (1982) and Sohni Mahiwal (1984).
After International Khiladi, Umesh Mehra went on to direct 1 more film, including Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Sabse Bada Khiladi
- Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Akshay Kumar & Umesh Mehra's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Akshay Kumar & Umesh Mehra's films together
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