Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of Raksha Bandhan, a simple family drama that will have to pass the test of prevalent, unfavourable box office trends. At a time when larger-than-life films are failing to entice theatre-going audiences, Akshay and producer/director Aanand L Rai are coming up with a modest-looking story. But Akshay believes the simplicity and family values will attract the audience. He goes on to say that it’s the best film of his career. He also talks about taking pay cuts, making better movies and reveals insights from his spiritual side. He also sportingly engages in conversations around his sister Alka Bhatia and cajoles us with what habits of his scare Twinkle Khanna. Read on…
Is Raksha Bandhan, too simple a film to release in theatres? What was it about this subject that convinced you to make the film?
