Akshay Kumar’s latest release Raksha Bandhan has been subjected to a number of trolls online ever since its release on August 11, 2022. The movie clashed at the box office with Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha and both the movies did not manage to bring enough footfalls at the theatres. Some netizens even called Raksha Bandhan ‘regressive’ and ‘problematic’.
Now, reacting to the same, the director of Akshay Kumar’s Raksha Bandhan Aanand L. Rai said that “there is time to correct our society”.
While speaking to News18 during a conversation, Aanand said, “You can’t ignore this. I know, we should be very progressive, we are in many ways. But there are many things that need to be taken care of and you can’t shut your eyes off. Not talking about it will not give you a solution. As a maker, I can’t write articles, I can’t make documentaries. My only way of expressing myself is through films. So, if you feel there is something regressive about this, that means there is time to correct our society.”
The Atrangi Re director further added, “I can say we are the best in the world, but are we? We are trying our best. This thing of us (the actors and filmmaker) coming together and telling you a story like Raksha Bandhan where you feel there is something regressive, that means our intention was just to take the focus there. Let’s not ignore it, let’s deal with it. So next time when I make a film, you’ll not find that kind of regression.”
Meanwhile, talking about the movie, Raksha Bandhan features Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles. This comedy drama also stars Sadia Khateeb, Sahejmeen Kaur, Smrithi Srikanth and Deepika Khanna in pivotal roles.
