Akshay Kumar's film Khel Khel Mein has struggled significantly at the box office, with total earnings reaching only ₹25.45 crore after two weeks. The film opened strong with ₹5.05 crore on its first day but saw a rapid decline in collections, heavily impacted by competition from the successful Stree 2, which caused a 30% reduction in Khel Khel Mein's screenings. Despite a star-studded cast including Taapsee Pannu and Fardeen Khan, the film's performance has been considered disappointing, especially given its mixed reviews and the high-profile release competition. Kumar has acknowledged the criticisms and remains committed to diversifying his film choices. Khel Khel Mein, directed by Mudassar Aziz, is an adaptation of the Italian film Perfetti Sconosciuti and aims to blend comedy and drama but has faced challenges in resonating with audiences. The film's release was marred by controversy over censorship in the UAE, which led to fan backlash regarding character development.