Why Akshay Kumar walked out of Bigg Boss 18 finale without shooting

Mumbai: The grand finale of Bigg Boss 18 took an unexpected turn when Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar left the set before the shoot began. Akshay, accompanied by debutant Veer Pahariya, was scheduled to promote their upcoming film Sky Force. However, the actor departed due to delays caused by Salman Khan's late arrival.

Salman spoke up on Akshay's absence during the finale, saying, "Akki (Akshay Kumar) is also in the film. I got a little late, and he had to leave for another function, so he left." As recently reported by sources, Akshay was said to have test screenings for his new film Jolly LLB 3 and hence left after waiting for an hour.

Akshay's punctuality and departure

Akshay Kumar is known to be punctual. He arrived on the sets at 2:15 pm. However, Salman was still not there. Akshay waited for an hour and then left. Sources say that many calls were made to him to return, but Akshay had other professional commitments, like the trial screening of Jolly LLB 3.

About sky force

Sky Force, Akshay Kumar's next film, is scheduled for January 24, just a day before Republic Day. In this high-octane thriller, Akshay plays the role of an Air Force officer who seeks vengeance for his men. The directorial duo comprising Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Kapur present Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur in one of the most promising releases of the year.

Bigg Boss 18 winner announced

Despite the buzz surrounding Akshay’s departure, the grand finale carried on with Veer Pahariya joining Salman Khan on stage to announce the first eviction. Eisha Singh was the first finalist to be eliminated, marking the beginning of the evening’s dramatic eliminations.

In a very nail-biting finale, Karan Veer Mehra took home the much-desired Bigg Boss 18 trophy. Vivian Dsena finished as runner-up, with fan favorite Rajat Dalal securing third. Avinash Mishra, Chum Darang, and Eisha Singh made up the rest of the top six final contestants.