Actor Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani’s Laxmii landed online Monday, and streaming platform Disney + Hotstar has said the film broke viewership records within hours of release. Directed by Raghava Lawrence, the film is a remake of his Tamil Kanchana film and also features Ayesha Raza Mishra, Sharad Kelkar, Tarun Arora, Ashwini Kalsekar, Manu Rishi Chadha, Rajesh Sharma, and others.
A post on the platform’s social media said the film “broke all previous records set by any other Bollywood blockbuster within hours of its release.” Previously, Disney + Hotstar had made a similar announcement after the release of Dil Bechara. “A film that will always remain in the hearts of all Bollywood fans. Your love has made Dil Bechara the most important premiere of the film. Never, ”he had said.
An emotional Akshay thanked fans and said in a press release: “I am overwhelmed and delighted by the response Laxmii received. It’s heartening to hear that audiences and fans across the country logged into Disney + Hotstar VIP to watch the movie within hours of its release. Who doesn’t love breaking records, whether at the box office or on opening night on streaming platforms? Nothing compares to this feeling of euphoria. “
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The film was opened to negative reviews and most critics criticized it for being insensitive towards the transgender community. The Hindustan Times review of the film read: “The film doesn’t have to call itself a horror comedy. It’s not particularly fun, nor is it that scary. Lawrence might as well have called it drama. Speaking of comedy, it’s so shoddy that you crave some genuine laughs. “
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