Besides the Khans (Shah Rukh, Saif and Salman) and the Roshans, Akki is the only other star to enjoy an uninterrupted success story at the box office.

What is the secret of his new found success?

Akshay's favourite director Priyadarshan has to say this about him, "I always used to get irritated with Akshay when we were working in Hera Pheri, because he would have 15 to 20 takes for one shot, but when I signed him for Garam Masala, I was amazed by the improvement and his confidence as an actor. When asked about it, he replied, 'When I'm giving my shots with acclaimed actors like Paresh Rawal, I have to pull up my socks and come up with my best.' " And ever since, Priyan says AK is improving as an actor and today he can easily be called one of Bollywood's most versatile actors.