Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar

Both Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan had humble beginnings, entered Bollywood entirely on the merit of their talent and made it to the top. Other than that, they have very little else in common.

Akshay is prolific when it comes to the number of films that he acts in, is discrete with his brand endorsements, concentrates on just his acting and makes media appearances only to promote his films.

Shah Rukh is very discrete when choosing his films, is prolific with his brand endorsements, focuses on acting and filmmaking and uses the media astutely to promote brand Shah Rukh Khan.

Akshay excels in comedy and action while Shah Rukh gravitates to the romance and drama.

Shah Rukh Khan has never been linked with anyone other than his wife, leads an open lifestyle and readily exposes his family to the media.

Akshay has been linked with several leading ladies and tends to keep his family life private.

Shah Rukh Khan works only with big banners and A-lister co-stars. Akshay is at ease working with lesser known banners and co-stars.

Akshay Kumar has had three super hit releases in 2007 with Namastey London ($15,273,747), Heyy Babyy ($13,925,684) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa ($18,563,511). His flims have grossed a total of $47,762,942.

Shah Rukh has had two super hit releases this year with Chak De! India ($21,505,244) and Om Shanti Om ($37,707,444). His films have grossed a total of $59,212,688.

Both Askhay and Shah Rukh carried their films almost entirely on their shoulders.

So who is the king? You tell us!

Akshay will make one of his rare appearances on the small screen Sony TV’s Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Saturday, December 15 to promote his new film Welcome which will hit theatres December 21.

Akshay’s forthcoming films include Tashan, Singgh is Kingg and Chandinichok to China…

[Sawf News]