Akshay Kumar tweeted this poster (courtesy akshaykumar)
Strong points
- The film will be presented by Akshay’s sister, Alka Bhatia
- “A story that touches your heart deeply and instantly,” wrote Akshay
- The film will be directed by Aanand L Rai
New Delhi:
On Rakhi, actor Akshay Kumar announced a new movie titled Raksha Bandhan, which marks her sister Alka Bhatia’s debut as a presenter. Directed by Aanand L Rai, Raksha Bandhan will celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. True to the theme of the film, Akshay Kumar can be seen surrounded by what appear to be his onscreen sisters in the first poster of Raksha Bandhan. “A story that touches your heart so deeply and so instantly, it’s the fastest I have signed a movie of my career. Dedicating this movie, Raksha Bandhan to my sister Alka and the most special bond in the world – that of a brother and sister. Thanks, Aanand L Rai. This one is very special, ”tweeted Akshay Kumar. Raksha Bandhan locked on November 5, 2021 as a release date.
A story that touches you so deeply and so instantly, it’s the fastest I’ve made a movie of my career.#RakshaBandhan to my sister, Alka and the most special bond in the world … that of a brother and a sister. @aanandlrai, this one is very special pic.twitter.com/3h4wxPltC1
– Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) Aug 3, 2020
Elaborating on the script for the film, Akshay Kumar said in a statement, “It will make us realize how blessed those with sisters are. It makes me happier that my sister Alka is presenting and producing this film with the ace director. Aanand L Rai. Can. I thank him enough for bringing me one of the most special movies of my life, “PTI reported.
Aanand describes Raksha Bandhan like a movie that celebrates “relationships in the most beautiful way,” PTI reported. “Akshay is such a talented actor and I’m so excited to collaborate with him again for Raksha Bandhan“Said the director in a statement. Raksha Bandhan marks Akshay’s second collaboration with Aanand L Rai, who also directs the actor in the upcoming film Atrangi Re, also with Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush. While Raksha Bandhan should go upstairs next year, Atrangi Re is ready to resume filming.
Raksha Bandhan is written by Aanand L Rai’s frequent collaborator, screenwriter Himanshu Sharma, who has films such as The Tanu marries Manu series, Zero and Raanjhanaa to his credit. The film will be produced by Color Yellow Production in association with Cape of Good Films.
(With PTI inputs)
