Akshay Kumar vehicle accident: Late-night panic unfolded in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Monday (January 19) when a vehicle from Akshay Kumar’s convoy was involved
in a freak road accident around 9 pm. The sudden incident briefly caused alarm, though the actor and his wife, Twinkle Khanna, escaped without injury.
What exactly led to the scare, and how serious was the situation? Read on to find out what really happened.
What happened to Akshay Kumar’s vehicle?
According to sources familiar with the matter, the collision involved an auto rickshaw and a Mercedes car. The Mercedes reportedly accelerated and struck the auto, which then rammed into an Innova that was part of Akshay’s convoy. The actor and Twinkle were travelling in a separate vehicle ahead of the convoy. Their car sustained only a minor impact, and both were confirmed to be safe.
Akshay Kumar’s convoy in freak mishap
Police teams reached the spot soon after the accident and initiated an investigation. No official complaint has been filed so far. While there were no casualties, the auto driver and a passenger were taken to a nearby medical facility as a precaution. The vehicles involved, however, suffered significant damage. Akshay’s team has not released an official statement yet, and authorities are continuing to assess the sequence of events.
The episode triggered brief concern among fans, but reassurance followed quickly as details emerged. Those close to the actor stressed that the impact on his vehicle was minimal and that he remained calm throughout the situation. More information is expected once the police complete their preliminary checks
Akshay Kumar’s work front
On the professional front, Akshay remains busy with a packed slate. He is set to headline Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Saif Ali Khan and Sayami Kher. Backed by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films, the project is targeting a theatrical release in 2026.
The actor is also stepping into television once again as the host of Wheel of Fortune India. The Indian edition expands the reach of the globally popular format and banks on Akshay’s sharp comic timing and mass appeal to draw in both loyal fans and first-time viewers.
Akshay’s most recent theatrical outing was Jolly LLB 3, directed by Subhash Kapoor. The courtroom drama featured an ensemble cast including Huma Qureshi, Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao, Gajraj Rao, Ram Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Shilpa Shukla and Seema Biswas in key roles.
