In an interview Akshay said "The number 786 is very lucky and religious number for Islam and Muslim community. According to Muslims, The number stands for 'Bismillah'. And in the film Khiladi 786, Bismillah is written in my hands.".
Akshay Kumar further added "I am really thankful to my fans and media who gave me this tag of 'Khiladi' and wants to see me again and again as 'Khiladi'. Though Khiladi 786 is not an out-an-out action film, But it's an Action-Comedy."
On how Akshay got convinced to play Khiladi again, The actor adds "It was Himesh Reshammiya (Who is also writer and co-producer of Khiladi 786) who narrated me the script in a Flight and i was laughing out loud on every scene. As soon as the Flight landed, I told Himesh that i am doing this film."
Khiladi 786 is slated for December 7th Release worldwide. The film also stars Asin, Himesh Reshammiya and Mithun Chakraborthy. The film in 'Khiladi' series is in a 12 year's gap after 'Khiladi 420'.