After much delay, Akshay Kumar is all set to add a punch of fun, fear and loads of entertainment this Diwali with Laxmii. Co-starring Kiara Advani in the lead, Laxmii is directed by Raghava Lawrence who helmed and starred in the original Tamil language Muni 2: Kanchana. Now, as the film is just a few hours away from its digital premiere on Disney+Hotstar, Akshay, Kiara and the team of the horror-comedy hosted a special premiere in Delhi on Saturday. This was the first film premiere after a long lockdown due to COVID-19
The grand premiere was attended by director Raghava Lawrence, producers Shabinaa Khan and Tusshar Kapoor. Transgender rights activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi also joined Laxmii's team. Akshay, for the event, opted for an all-black outfit. Kiara gave major boho vibes in a black and white polka dot saree. She teamed it up with a colourful blouse and waistbelt. She rounded off her look with statement earrings and radiant glam.
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Sharing her excitement, Kiara, on Instagram, wrote, "Walking the red carpet for the premiere of Laxmii with a lot of gratitude, joy and butterflies in my stomach Our movie will be all yours tomorrow.. I can’t wait for you to sit with your family and friends at the comfort of your homes while watching #LAXMII ! see you at the movies 9th November on"
Laxmii revolves around a young man who is possessed by a transgender ghost. With the film, Akshay has started the conversation that the third gender also deserves equal respect in the society. Laxmii will release on Disney+Hotstar on November 9.
(Source: Instagram)