Five reasons to watch Akshay Kumar's movie 'Laxmii'

(Written by Roktim Rajpal)Actor Akshay Kumar, widely regarded as one of the biggest stars in the Hindi film industry, is gearing up for the release of the eagerly-awaited Laxmii'much to the delight of fans. The film, slated to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar, is an important release for the 'Khiladi' as it has created a fair deal of buzz among fans. With the 'Diwali Dhamaka' almost upon us, here is a look at five reasons that make it a must-watch for 'Akkians'. 

Akshay in a new avatar | Laxmii features Akshay in the role of a man who gets possessed by a 'female spirit'. The veteran's transgender avatar has already impressed a section of the audience with movie buffs praising the A-lister for breaking stereotypes with his work. The trailer suggests that the film the Gold hero has executed quite a few challenging scenes effortlessly, proving that his acting skills are quite impressive. Credit: Twitter/AkshayKumar

An important release for Kiara Advani | Actor Kiara Advani, who became the talk of the town with her Sandeep Vanga-directed Kabir Singh, plays the leading lady opposite Akshay in Laxmii. The star has grabbed plenty of attention with her glamorous look in the film and fans feel that the biggie has the potential to be a gamechanger for 'Preeti'. Credit: Facebook/KiaraAdvani

The new baddie in town | Actor Tarun Arora a fairly popular name in Tamil and Telugu cinema, will be seen playing the antagonist in Laxmii. This is his first major Hindi film since Jab We Met (2013) and it remains to be seen whether it helps him make an impact in the industry. Credit: PR Handout

High expectations | The Raghava Lawrence-directed Laxmii is a remake of the director's popular Tamil movie Kanchana, which enjoys a dedicated fan following due to its massy storyline. It will be worth watching if the Hindi version is able to live up to the standards set by the original movie. Credit: Instagram/KiaraAdvani

Will Laxmii buck the trend | The digital medium emerged as a source of entertainment amid the Covid-19 lockdown with several movies releasing directly on streaming platforms as opposed to in theatres. Most of his movies, however, have not really lived up to expectations. Sadak 2, the Telugu movie Miss India and Jyothika's PonMagal Vandhal are some of the 'direct-to-OTT' releases that failed to click with a vast section of the audience. It remains to be seen whether Laxmii bucks the trend. Credit: Twitter/@BollywoodArvind