Khiladi 786 was first titled Punjabi Rajinikanth

Khiladi 786 was first titled Punjabi Rajinikanth

    Khiladi 786, the Akshay Kumar film releasing this week, initially had a different title. It is learnt that music composer Himesh Reshammiya, who has also scripted the movie, had thought of naming it Punjabi Rajinikanth.
    A source says, “The protagonist is a character jisko koi ek kharoch bhi nahin maar sakta. In a way, he’s invincible and can do wonders, just like Rajinikanth. The only difference is that he’s from the North.”
    However, after Akshay heard the script and decided to not only act, but also produce the film, the makers decide to change the title to something more suitable for him. Eventually, at Akshay’s behest, the title, Khiladi 786, was chosen. The creative producer of the movie, Rakesh Upadhyay, says, “The content of the film is in keeping with the hero, who is a larger-than-life character. Akshay suggested that since he’s referred to as Khiladi — given his action hero image — and also, since the number, ‘786’, is written alongside the destiny lines on the hand of his character, Bhaattar Singh, Khiladi 786 would be the most appropriate title for the movie.”
    Khiladi 786, produced by Eros International, Hari Om Entertainment and HR Musik, releases December 7.

Akshay Kumar in Khiladi 786