Bollywood Khiladi aka Akshay Kumar on Tuesday said he has completed shooting for his upcoming film ‘Raksha Bandhan’.
Backed by Colour Yellow Productions, Zee Studios, and Cape of Good Films, the movie is being directed by Anand L Rai and penned by Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dhillon.
The 54-year-old actor shared an emotional note on social media stating it was a ‘bittersweet’ moment, PTI reported from Mumbai.
“Here’s to all I and @aanadlrai did throughout the shoot of #RakshaBandhan- laugh like there’s no tomorrow! Ironically, as we wrapped the film last night, there was a bittersweet tinge of sadness,” he wrote on Twitter, alongside a candid picture of him and Rai from the sets.
Here’s to all I and @aanandlrai did throughout the shoot of #RakshaBandhan – laugh like there’s no tomorrow! Ironically, as we wrapped the film last night, there was a bittersweet tinge of sadness. Off to the next. New day, new roller coaster. pic.twitter.com/KIPO7whup4
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 12, 2021
‘Raksha Bandhan’, which went on floors in June, marks the second collaboration between Kumar and Rai after ‘Atrangi Re’.
The film also starring Bhumi Pednekar in the lead role.
‘Raksha Bandhan’ is set to release in theatres during Independence Day weekend on August 11, 2022.