He has acted in several commercially successful films chiefly focused on rural audience.
Initially reluctant to enter the film industry, he debuted in Ek Var Piyu Ne Malva Aavje (2006) which was a commercial hit.
[5][6] Thakor's other successful films include Radha Tara Vina Gamtu Nathi (2007), Vaagi Kalje Katari Tara Premni (2010), Premi Zukya Nathi ne Zukshe Nahi (2011) and Rasiya Tari Radha Rokani Rann Ma (2014).
[7] His six films earned ₹3 crore (US$350,000) and in 2015 he was considered a superstar of Gujarati cinema in various media.
[5] Thakor was accused of duping Gujarati film director, Paresh Patel, of ₹35 lakh (US$40,000) in 2011.