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Akshay Kumar recently reacted to the comparisons with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise for his daring stunts in movies. The actor stated that he takes inspiration from cartoon characters Tom and Jerry for his stunts. Akshay was asked about his viral plane sequence from the 2000 movie Khiladi 420, which resurfaced around the Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning release. Fans noticed similarities between the two plane stunts from both movies. Akshay humbly dodged the comparisons and rather credited Tom and Jerry for his stunts.

In an interview with Pinkvilla, Akshay Kumar said, “You know where I draw all this inspiration from. You will not believe it from Tom & Jerry (smiles). I love watching Tom & Jerry. I think it is the most violent thing. It is very violent. It is apparently made for children, but actually, if you look, there is so much action.”

Akshay also added a few action sequences that he has taken inspiration from Tom Cruise. He said, “I remember Tom coming from the helicopter, hanging and picking up Jerry, so I did that in Sabse Bada Khiladi. Then, Tom is hanging on a plane which is there in Khiladi 420.”

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The superstar also recalled that a Khatron Ke Khiladi stunt was inspired from Tom and Jerry’s moment when they enjoy wine in mid air. He added, “It is so violent. Please try to understand — it is a violent film you are showing your children.”

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Akshay Kumar is currently seen in Housefull 5. The comedy thriller movie also features Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Sanjay Dutt, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Nana Patekar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff and Johnny Lever in significant roles. It has been directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Firuzi Khan. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes. It has been made on a budget of Rs 240 crore and earned Rs 162.15 crore after 12 days of release.