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Mumbai, Jun 29 (PTI) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on Wednesday said box office clashes of films will happen more often in Bollywood as many movies have been delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Kumar’s next feature film “Raksha Bandhan” is set to have a box office showdown with “Laal Singh Chadha”, starring Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, as both the movies are scheduled to release theatrically on August 11. The 52-year-old superstar said he hopes both the films perform well at the ticket window. “It is a big day and it’s a three day weekend. I believe two films can easily run (release) at the box office. Due to COVID-19, the industry has lost out on two-and-half years and so this (clash) will happen. We will see two films releasing in the same week. In the past, my film ‘Welcome’ and Aamir’s film ‘Taare Zameen Par’ were released at the same time and both worked well. I am hoping that these new films will also work,” Kumar told reporters at a press conference here. “Raksha Bandhan”, a comedy-drama, marks Kumar’s second collaboration with filmmaker Aanand L Rai after 2021’s “Atrangi Re”. Kumar said he has enjoyed working with Rai so much that he would like to team up with the director again. He added that when Rai narrated the story of “Raksha Bandhan”, he immediately said yes to it. “Some stories are universal and they touch you within five minutes (of narration). Even with ‘Good Newwz’, within three to five minutes, I liked it a...

Akshay Kumar may have started his career playing the quintessential Bollywood action hero, but in recent years, the man has very meticulously created an image of a man on a mission to change society and get rid of the ills that plague it. He has dealt with issues of menstrual hygiene and open defecation in his previous films. In his latest 'Raksha Bandhan' he is taking on the dowry system head-on- along with his four onscreen sisters. Akshay Kumar plays Lala Kedarnath who runs a chat shop in Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. His gol gappas are popular especially among expecting mothers as one bite of it ensures the birth of a healthy son. Lala has four sisters, who we are repeatedly told are burdens to him. Even though he loves all four of them dearly, he only dreams of getting them all married as he had promised his mother on her death bed that he would only settle down in life once he gets all four married. His lady love Sapna (Bhumi Pednekar) grunts, yells and threatens him on a daily basis frustrated at waiting in the wings while Lala gets his sisters married one by one. Apart from the eldest Geeta, the rest are constantly taunted by Lala and the society at large for being fat, dark and for not being feminine enough. The man has to not only find suitable boys for his sisters but also gather the dowry money for each of them. Seems like a herculean task for a man who sells savouries for a living. While time is ticking on his relationship with Sapna, how Lala manages to get his...

Running time 108 minutes Country India Language Hindi Budget ₹70 crore Box office est. ₹61.61 crore Raksha Bandhan ( transl. The bond of protection) is a 2022 Indian The film was theatrically released on 11 August 2022, coinciding with Plot [ ] Lala Kedarnath, the eldest and only brother of four sisters named Gayatri, Durga, Laxmi and Saraswati, runs a Premlata Chat Bhandar that was started by his grandfather. Lala promises his frail mother on her deathbed that he will only get married after he fulfills the responsibility of marrying his sisters into suitable homes first. Lala's relentless efforts of getting his sisters married while upholding his family values go in vain, as he faces hurdles to find suitable grooms due to Laxmi's dark skin, Durga's weight and Saraswati's masculine behaviour. At the same time, Lala's commitment to his sisters stands as a huge roadblock for his and his childhood love Sapna's relationship to take off. Understanding the importance of Lala's vow, Sapna decides to wait till his goal is achieved. But her father Harishankar always nags her to get married. Sometime later, Lala manages to gather ₹18 lakh (US$23,000) for Gayatri's Lala breaks all ties with Sapna and asks her to marry the guy of her father's choice. But on Sapna's wedding day, Harishankar realizes that she still is in love with Lala and asks her to break the alliance. Sapna breaks the marriage and decides to wait for Lala; her fiance Swapnil later falls for Laxmi and marries her 12 y...

Ever since the unlock of the theatres was announced by CMO Maharashtra recently, it’s raining release dates, and here’s another one added to the list which also is another Akshay Kumar starrer. Akshay seems all set to rule 2022 with his varied platter of character and films he’ll be portraying on screen. Anand L Rai’s Raksha Bandhan has locked a release date and it’s August 11, 2022. The film also stars Bhumi Pednekar in the lead role While shooting for this movie, Akshay had dedicated it to his sister Alka Hiranandani. He had shared on Twitter, Growing up his sister, Alka was his first friend. It was the most effortless friendship. Anand L Rai’s The story revolves around the love, bonding, and attachment between brother-sister. However mainstream the plot might sound since Anand is ruling the director’s chair, looks like something interesting worth remaining in the memories is in the making. This family drama is written by Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dillon. The remaining star cast also includes Sahejmeen Kaur, Deepika Khanna, Sadia Khateeb, and Smrithi Srikanth who play Kumar’s sisters Speaking about August release dates, Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan starrer AdiPurush which is a period drama will be releasing on the same day too. The film is directed by Om Raut Adipurush stars Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh in lead roles. The multi-lingual drama will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The team has been shooting for the

• • • • Akshay Kumar is gearing up to delight his fans with yet another family drama, this time focusing on a brother-and-sister relationship. The actor announced the film’s title and release date on social media a few days ago. Later, the actor uploaded a series of film posters, revealing that the story revolves around a man and his four younger sisters. In anticipation of the trailer’s release today, the actor released a new poster featuring the film’s main characters. In the new poster for the film, titled Raksha Bandhan, Kumar can be seen riding a scooter with a sidecar with his sisters in tow. He shared the poster and happiness & hearts. Togetherness is life. And what’s life without a family . Come join this beautiful family. #RakshaBandhanTrailer out today at 5.40 pm #ReturnToFeelings #RakshaBandhan11August.” A behind-the-back photo of Kumar’s character and his four sisters hugging in a group hug was featured on another poster. Meet Raksha Bandhan Cast: In terms of the film’s plot, it depicts a brother and sister’s love, connection, and attachment. Sahejmeen Kaur, Deepika Khanna, Sadia Khateeb, and Smrithi Srikanth will play his sisters, while Akshay Kumar will play the character of their brother. Sadia Khateeb made her film debut with Shikara (2020) and will now appear in Raksha Bandhan. Deepika Khanna has also acted in dramas like Gandii Baat (2018), Yeh Crazy Dil (2018), Patiala Babes (2019), and Who’s Your Daddy (2020). While Sahejmeen Kaur and Smrithi Srikanth l...

Hrithik Roshan's 'Super 30' releases in Japan Three years after its release in India and other international markets, actor Hrithik Roshan's "Super 30" has opened in Japan to an overwhelming response from the audiences. The Vikas Bahl directorial is based on the life of mathematician Anand Kumar and revolves around his educational programme "Raksha Bandhan" is a story about Lala Kedarnath (Kumar) and his relationship with his four sisters. It focuses on his efforts to get his sisters married and tackles issues such as dowry and body shaming. Kumar said he is glad the movie will reach a wider audience with its release on OTT platform. "As an actor and producer, I believe in backing stories that are imbibed in our core values and that resonate with the nation. 'Raksha Bandhan' is an important family film that will evoke feelings of togetherness and oneness and that will unite families while making them laugh, cry and think," the 55-year-old actor said in a statement. Rai, who earlier collaborated with Kumar for 2021's "Atrangi Re", said "Raksha Bandhan" is entrenched in Indian values and customs and there is a big appetite for such films across the world. "So, with this film's world digital premiere on OTT, I am glad that 'Raksha Bandhan' will reach a wider audience across 190+ countries who will relate to its central theme of sibling bond and love. This film is sure to lift people's spirits and bring them closer and I can't wait to see that happen," he added. The movie also...