Reality game show Wheel of Fortune is proving to be a big win for Akshay Kumar. Initially, the show was planned to have a limited run of approximately 40 episodes. Now, IHNS has exclusively learned that the actor’s association with the show has been extended by 25 additional episodes. The strong response from viewers has encouraged the producers to further extend the season. This extension signals the growing popularity for the game show format and marks another important milestone for the actor on the small screen.
Akshay Kumar’s Wheel of Fortune contract extended
With this development, Wheel of Fortune becomes Akshay Kumar’s third successful production in the television sector. Although he has been on the big screen for a long time, his select appearances on TV have consistently attracted attention and ratings. The actor’s ability to connect with the family audience through charming hosting skills and energetic screen presence has helped the show steadily gain popularity across all demographics. With the extension of his contract, viewers will be able to watch him for up to 65 episodes on TV as well as on Sony’s OTT platform Sony Liv.
This success also represents a significant achievement for Sony Entertainment Television. After the enduring popularity of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Wheel of Fortune has now become the success story of the channel’s second major game show.
Actor’s previous TV stint
Akshay’s earlier television ventures laid the groundwork for this achievement. He previously impressed the audience on MasterChef India Season 1 as the main host and also as a judge along with Kunal Kapoor and Ajay Chopra. Khiladi Kumar introduced his action-hero persona in seasons 1, 2 and 4 of the stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi. He is known as the “OG” original host of the show, who popularized the show in India. With Wheel of Fortune now joining that list, the actor has once again demonstrated that his appeal extends far beyond cinema halls, and has successfully made a strong presence felt on television as well.
