Met the real khiladi: Tovino Thomas of 2018 fame bumps into Akshay Kumar at gym, fans speculate collaboration

Tovino Thomas, known for his role in the film 2018, was spotted working out with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. Thomas posted a picture from the incredible moment he had at the gym with the Bollywood Khiladi both on Instagram and Twitter (now known as X).

Hyderabad: Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas shared a picture on Twitter to express his delight and admiration for Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. The 2018 actor was clearly pleased after running into him at the gym. "I thought I knew the khel," Tovino exclaimed in the viral tweet adding, "Then I met the real khiladi !!"

Tovino's tweet revealed his awe and admiration for the Bollywood icon, leaving fans eagerly anticipating any future collaborations between the two exceptional actors. In the picture, Tovino Thomas and Akshay Kumar can both be seen showcasing their perfect physiques. Both the actors can be seen in fitted plain dark coloured t-shirts flashing their million dollar smiles.

Akshay and Tovino happened to meet in Hyderabad, where they are currently working on their respective upcoming projects. Akshay is currently filming Rohit Shetty's Singham Again, opposite Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Ranveer Singh. Meanwhile, Tovino is involved in the production of his upcoming Pan-India film.

In terms of current and upcoming ventures, Akshay Kumar was most recently seen in Mission Raniganj, which was released on October 6. He's also set to star in the Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru, and he's now working on a variety of projects, including Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sky Force, and Welcome to the Jungle.

On the other hand, Tovino Thomas' 2018 has been picked as India's official entry to the 2024 Oscars. Next up, he has Ajayante Randam Moshanam, Anweshippin Kandethum, and Adrishya Jalakangal in his kitty. He is also preparing for L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj Sukumaran's sequel to Lucifer, in which he will appear with the renowned Mohanlal and the gifted Manju Warrier.