“We named the film 'Action Jackson' because our hero, Ajay Devgn, is known as 'AJ,' and we thought it would be a good idea to use the initials and extend it into the title 'Action Jackson,' as Ajay is doing both action and dancing in the film.”

Indian dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor

Prabhu Deva is an Indian dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor who works mainly in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. He has also appeared in a few Kannada and Malayalam films, and his career spans 32 years. He is best known for his choreography and for helping shape screen dance across Indian cinema. Over the years, he has performed and created dance styles, won two National Film Awards for Best Choreography, and received the Padma Shri in 2019 for his contribution to art and dance.