Akshay Kumar & Nikhil Advani Movies Together — 2 Films
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About This Collaboration
Akshay Kumar & Nikhil Advani have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2009 and extends to 2011, representing 2 years of joint work. Working Akshay Kumar as Actor and Nikhil Advani as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Patiala House", "Chandni Chowk to China" — with "Patiala House" earning a top rating of 6.3/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.0/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 2000s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Chandni Chowk to China" (2009) to "Patiala House" (2011), 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 Chandni Chowk to China, Akshay Kumar had starred in 78 films, including Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006).
After Patiala House, Akshay Kumar went on to appear in 55 more films, including Gabbar is Back (2015) and Gabbar is Back (2015).
Before Chandni Chowk to China, Nikhil Advani had directed 2 films, including Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love (2007).
After Patiala House, Nikhil Advani went on to direct 4 more films, including D Day (2013) and Batla House (2019).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Chandni Chowk to China
- Patiala House
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Akshay Kumar & Nikhil Advani's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Akshay Kumar & Nikhil Advani's films together
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