New Delhi: The anticipation surrounding Aanand L Rai's ‘Raksha Bandhan’ has been growing since the film’s announcement.
Now, the makers have launched the trailer of the biggest family treat of the year, ‘Raksha Bandhan’, starring Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. The film is from the roots of India’s heartland that will tug at your heart strings.
The trailer brilliantly encapsulates the loving relationship and playful banter between a brother and his four sisters. An emotional roller-coaster ride, the film promises to be time well spent with your siblings and family this August 11, which also is the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. ‘Raksha Bandhan’ is set against the backdrop of middle-class life at Chandni Chowk.
Starring Bhumi Pednekar opposite Akshay, the film introduces Sahejmeen Kaur, Deepika Khanna, Sadia Khateeb and Smrithi Srikanth. It also features Neeraj Sood, Seema Pahwa and Abhilash Thapliyal.
Akshay said in a statement, "My relationship with my sister Alka has been the core point of all my life. To be able to share a relationship so special and pure on screen is an emotion of a lifetime. The way Aanandji has brought across the simple story with so much heart and soul is further testimony to the fact that there are very few who can render emotions so delicately on screen. I am blessed to be a part of this."
Aanand L Rai said, "With Raksha Bandhan, we had the vision of keeping the loving bond between siblings the focal point of the film. The trailer of the film has captured the essence of this emotion. We look forward to you joining us on 11th August in the theatres to watch the film!"
Shariq Patel, CBO - ZEE Studios said, "Raksha Bandhan for us at Zee Studios is not just a film it’s an emotion. As a film it ticks all the boxes that ZEE as a brand stands for and we are confident of this trailer and the film touching everyone’s hearts.”
Written by Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dhillon, the Aanand L Rai directorial has been co-produced by Aanand L Rai, Alka Hiranandanai and ZEE Studios. Presented by Colour Yellow, ZEE Studios and Cape of Good Films, the film is set to hit screens on August 11. (UNI)