<p>Akshay Kumar's most awaited movie of the year, 'Laxxmi Bomb' is being riddled with controveries one after another --&nbsp;&nbsp;for the name of the movie to being accused of&nbsp;promoting love jihad.&nbsp;<br />
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Now, movie director Raghav Lawrence has&nbsp;revealed why he changed the name of the Hindi remake of Tamil movie 'Kanchana' to 'Laxmmi Bomb' and why he choose to put word bomb after Laxmmi. He summed it up as a&nbsp;creative call to attract more audience.&nbsp;<br />
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He said, "Our Tamil film was named after the main lead character Kanchana. Kanchana means gold which is a form of Lakshmi. Earlier I considered going the same way for the Hindi remake but we collectively decided that the name must appeal to the Hindi audience''.</p>

<p>He said,&nbsp;"By god's grace, it was turning out to be a cracker of a film, so we named it 'Laxmmi Bomb'. Like a dhamaka of Laxmmi Bomb cannot be missed, the transgender lead character is powerful and radiant. Hence the name fits perfectly." Watch&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/bollywood/news-laxmmi-bomb-trailer-the-horror-comedy-presents-akshay-kumar-in-a-new-avatar-333873" hreflang="en">'Laxmmi Bomb' trailer</a>&nbsp;here.<br />
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The director said&nbsp;that the movie gave a social message about the transgender community with a pinch of horror and comedy, and further&nbsp;told how movie received an appreciation from transgenders when it was released in Tamil.&nbsp;<br />
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"After 'Kanchana' released in Tamil, the movie received huge appreciation from transgenders. They directly came to my home and blessed me," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/shameonyouakshaykumar-trends-as-twitter-raises-objection-to-laxmmi-bomb-335764" hreflang="en">#ShameOnYouAkshayKumar trends as Twitter raises objection to 'Laxmmi Bomb'</a><br />
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He continued,&nbsp;"So, in Hindi when Akshay sir is playing the role, I believe that the message will reach an even wider audience. My special thanks to Akshay sir for accepting and playing this role."<br />
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Directed by Raghava Lawrence, the movie also features Kiara Advani in a pivotal role. The upcoming movie deals with a ghost seeking vengeance for being wronged and haunts everyone who is staying in the house.<br />
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The movie was scheduled to hit the theatres on Eid&nbsp;but due to the pandemic, the makers decided to shift it to OTT. The movie is slated to release on November 9, 2020, on DisneyPlus Hotstar.</p>


Akshay Kumar's most awaited movie of the year, 'Laxxmi Bomb' is being riddled with controveries one after another -- for the name of the movie to being accused of promoting love jihad.

Akshay Kumar's most awaited movie of the year, 'Laxxmi Bomb' is being riddled with controveries one after another -- for the name of the movie to being accused of promoting love jihad. Now, movie director Raghav Lawrence has revealed why he changed the name of the Hindi remake of Tamil movie 'Kanchana' to 'Laxmmi Bomb' and why he choose to put word bomb after Laxmmi. He summed it up as a creative call to attract more audience. He said, "Our Tamil film was named after the main lead character Kanchana. Kanchana means gold which is a form of Lakshmi. Earlier I considered going the same way for the Hindi remake but we collectively decided that the name must appeal to the Hindi audience''. He said, "By god's grace, it was turning out to be a cracker of a film, so we named it 'Laxmmi Bomb'. Like a dhamaka of Laxmmi Bomb cannot be missed, the transgender lead character is powerful and radiant. Hence the name fits perfectly." Watch 'Laxmmi Bomb' trailer here. The director said that the movie gave a social message about the transgender community with a pinch of horror and comedy, and further told how movie received an appreciation from transgenders when it was released in Tamil. "After 'Kanchana' released in Tamil, the movie received huge appreciation from transgenders. They directly came to my home and blessed me," he added. Also read: #ShameOnYouAkshayKumar trends as Twitter raises objection to 'Laxmmi Bomb' He continued, "So, in Hindi when Akshay sir is playing the role, I believe that the message will reach an even wider audience. My special thanks to Akshay sir for accepting and playing this role." Directed by Raghava Lawrence, the movie also features Kiara Advani in a pivotal role. The upcoming movie deals with a ghost seeking vengeance for being wronged and haunts everyone who is staying in the house. The movie was scheduled to hit the theatres on Eid but due to the pandemic, the makers decided to shift it to OTT. The movie is slated to release on November 9, 2020, on DisneyPlus Hotstar.

Raghava Lawrence on why he changed movie title from 'Kanchana' to 'Laxmmi Bomb'

<p>Akshay Kumar’s ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ might not be available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar as previously announced as the makers seem to have pulled it out because of two reasons that are floating on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the director recently announced that there is some post production work left in the film owing to which the earlier announced release date wil not be met, there are also reports that the makers want a theatrical release for the big-ticket film and not settle with just an OTT release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, considering that most things have now opened up around the world and there is news of theatres to resume work in next phase of unlock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ was earlier supposed to release on Akshay Kumar’s birthday, that is, September 9 but looks like it has been postponed to Diwali 2020. Also, makers are said to be looking at a Theatre-OTT joint release as this will be one of the biggest films that will release after ease of restrictions amid widespread of the coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Entertainment ka Bomb phatne wala hai. Are you ready? Dekhiye First Day First Show of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaxmmiBomb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaxmmiBomb</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/DisneyplusHSVIP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DisneyplusHSVIP</a> . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex</a><a href="https://twitter.com/advani_kiara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@advani_kiara</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TusshKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TusshKapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/offl_Lawrence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@offl_Lawrence</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Shabinaa_Ent?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Shabinaa_Ent</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/foxstarhindi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@foxstarhindi</a> <a href="https://t.co/cKonUslx6A">pic.twitter.com/cKonUslx6A</a></p>
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/1289524495946903554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>There is no official confirmation on the same as of yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, Akshay Kumar is in London, shooting for ‘Bell Bottom’ and work on ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ will resume once he comes back to India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lights, Camera, Mask On and Action🎬Following all the new norms and filming on for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BellBottom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BellBottom</a>! It’s a difficult time but work has to go on. Need your love and luck 🙏🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/vashubhagnani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vashubhagnani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Vaaniofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vaaniofficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/humasqureshi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@humasqureshi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LaraDutta?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaraDutta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ranjit_tiwari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ranjit_tiwari</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jackkybhagnani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jackkybhagnani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/honeybhagnani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@honeybhagnani</a> <a href="https://t.co/NgklPjQims">pic.twitter.com/NgklPjQims</a></p>
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/1296426134054277120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>‘Laxxmi Bomb’ is a horror comedy starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani. It is directed by Raghava Lawrence and is produced by Cape of Good Films, Tusshar Kapoor, Shabinaa Khan and Fox Star Studios.</p>


Akshay Kumar’s ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ might not be available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar as previously announced as the makers seem to have pulled it out because of two reasons that are floating on the internet.

Akshay Kumar’s ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ might not be available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar as previously announced as the makers seem to have pulled it out because of two reasons that are floating on the internet. While the director recently announced that there is some post production work left in the film owing to which the earlier announced release date wil not be met, there are also reports that the makers want a theatrical release for the big-ticket film and not settle with just an OTT release. Also, considering that most things have now opened up around the world and there is news of theatres to resume work in next phase of unlock. The film ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ was earlier supposed to release on Akshay Kumar’s birthday, that is, September 9 but looks like it has been postponed to Diwali 2020. Also, makers are said to be looking at a Theatre-OTT joint release as this will be one of the biggest films that will release after ease of restrictions amid widespread of the coronavirus. Entertainment ka Bomb phatne wala hai. Are you ready? Dekhiye First Day First Show of #LaxmmiBomb on @DisneyplusHSVIP . #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex@advani_kiara @TusshKapoor @offl_Lawrence @Shabinaa_Ent @foxstarhindi pic.twitter.com/cKonUslx6A — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 1, 2020 × There is no official confirmation on the same as of yet. Currently, Akshay Kumar is in London, shooting for ‘Bell Bottom’ and work on ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ will resume once he comes back to India. Lights, Camera, Mask On and Action🎬Following all the new norms and filming on for #BellBottom! It’s a difficult time but work has to go on. Need your love and luck 🙏🏻@vashubhagnani @Vaaniofficial @humasqureshi @LaraDutta @ranjit_tiwari @jackkybhagnani @honeybhagnani pic.twitter.com/NgklPjQims — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 20, 2020 × ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ is a horror comedy starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani. It is directed by Raghava Lawrence and is produced by Cape of Good Films, Tusshar Kapoor, Shabinaa Khan and Fox Star Studios.

Akshay Kumar's 'Laxxmi Bomb' pulled out of OTT for theatrical release?

<p>With theatres being shut for more than two months now in India and worldwide, big studios have been talking of digital releases for their films as lots of money ride on them. The first to go was Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/confirmed-ayushmann-khurrana-amitabh-bachchans-gulabo-sitabo-to-directly-release-on-prime-video-on-this-date-298566">‘Gulabo Sitabo’ that struck a deal with Amazon Prime</a> for a worldwide release on the streaming platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Akshay Kumar starrer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/laxmmi-bomb-first-look-dressed-in-a-saree-akshay-kumar-looks-fierce-253449">‘Laxxmi Bomb’</a> is said to have been taken up by another OTT entity for a whopping sum. According to a report in Pinkvilla, the horror-thriller of the actor will stream exclusively on Disney Hotstar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted in the report, a trade source said, "It's true that the film will now be premiering on Hot Star. Although there was a bit of disagreement initially, everyone is on the same page now. The movie will indeed be released online."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The source added that the makers are not announcing the news as “the team needs a month to prepare the project. A bit of post production work remains and they are waiting for the lockdown to get over. The producers have taken a joint decision on calling the most minimum number of people to get their film ready. So the film won't hit the OTT platforms at least till a month after the lockdown is lifted. So the release date isn't decided yet."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/laxxmi-bomb-to-lovebirds-skipping-a-theatrical-release-movies-on-their-way-to-digital-platforms-297986#lovebirds-297944">In Pictures:&nbsp;'Laxxmi Bomb' to 'Lovebirds': Skipping a theatrical release, movies on their way to digital platforms</a></p>

<p>The source added, "Usually digital rights of a big film get sold at record prices of Rs 60-70 crore max. But since this film won't have a theatrical release and will be straightaway sold to digital, they have fetched a huge price. Laxmmi Bomb has been sold for a staggering Rs 125 crore. But while the number is huge considering digital rates, what one must not forget is that it had the potential of earning over 200 crore at the box office, despite a clash with Salman Khan's Radhe. So the total revenue that the team will make out of it, is much less." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Salman Khan’s Eid release ‘Radhe’ also had to postpone owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Several other films has decided to take the route of OTT.&nbsp;</p>


With theatres being shut for more than two months now in India and worldwide, big studios have been talking of digital releases for their films as lots of money ride on them.

With theatres being shut for more than two months now in India and worldwide, big studios have been talking of digital releases for their films as lots of money ride on them. The first to go was Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ that struck a deal with Amazon Prime for a worldwide release on the streaming platform. Now, Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ is said to have been taken up by another OTT entity for a whopping sum. According to a report in Pinkvilla, the horror-thriller of the actor will stream exclusively on Disney Hotstar. As quoted in the report, a trade source said, "It's true that the film will now be premiering on Hot Star. Although there was a bit of disagreement initially, everyone is on the same page now. The movie will indeed be released online." The source added that the makers are not announcing the news as “the team needs a month to prepare the project. A bit of post production work remains and they are waiting for the lockdown to get over. The producers have taken a joint decision on calling the most minimum number of people to get their film ready. So the film won't hit the OTT platforms at least till a month after the lockdown is lifted. So the release date isn't decided yet." In Pictures: 'Laxxmi Bomb' to 'Lovebirds': Skipping a theatrical release, movies on their way to digital platforms The source added, "Usually digital rights of a big film get sold at record prices of Rs 60-70 crore max. But since this film won't have a theatrical release and will be straightaway sold to digital, they have fetched a huge price. Laxmmi Bomb has been sold for a staggering Rs 125 crore. But while the number is huge considering digital rates, what one must not forget is that it had the potential of earning over 200 crore at the box office, despite a clash with Salman Khan's Radhe. So the total revenue that the team will make out of it, is much less." Salman Khan’s Eid release ‘Radhe’ also had to postpone owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Several other films has decided to take the route of OTT.

Akshay Kumar's 'Laxxmi Bomb' sold to this streaming platform for a whopping amount: Report