Marathi cinema is bolder than Hindi films, says Akshay Kumar - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Marathi cinema is bolder than Hindi films, says Akshay Kumar

Press Trust of India | ByPress Trust of India
Jul 06, 2018 08:23 PM IST

Akshay Kumar is a big fan of Marathi cinema. He is also the presenter of Marathi film Chumbak.

Akshay Kumar, who has turned presenter for Chumbak, believes Marathi cinema is way ahead of Bollywood when it comes exploring complex stories. “The content of Marathi cinema is no doubt better than Hindi cinema. Also, they (Marathi cinema) are much bolder. I have seen Balak Palak and I have enjoyed watching it. It is a bold film, they (Marathi cinema) create (good) content and that too bold,” Akshay told reporters here at the trailer launch of Chumbak.

Akshay Kumar will be seen in Gold, Kesari and a film on Pritrhviraj Chauhan.
Akshay Kumar will be seen in Gold, Kesari and a film on Pritrhviraj Chauhan.

The film, directed by Sandeep Modi, stars Swanand Kirkire and teen actors Sangram Desai and Sahil Jadhav. “This film has travelled to several film festivals and got lot of acclaim. That has not happened with my films. My films have not gone to festivals and I felt I should give my name to this film as the content is really good. I have been acting for 28 years but I haven’t seen such a beautiful and real performance like that of Swanand Kirkire.”

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Swanand, known for crooning hits such as Monta Re and Bawara Mann, plays a man who is conned by two Mumbai teens dreaming to set up a juice shop. “It is big as there is validation and people think it is good cinema. It is great for Marathi cinema,” Swanand said.

Akshay, on his part, believes the market for regional cinema is growing. “Sairat has done great business. Even Ritesh Deshmukh’s last Marathi film did well. I am not looking for business in this film (Chumbak).”

The actor said he is keen to be a part of meaningful films. “I could have done Rowdy Rathore and earned three times the money, I earned for Padman. The idea is not about earning but I thought of talking about women’s problem. I can earn money by doing other kind of films but I want to do these kind of films.”

(‘This story has not been modified from its original version’)

Oscars 2024: From Nominees to Red Carpet Glam! Get Exclusive Coverage on HT. Click Here

Get more updates from Bollywood, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On