Akshay Kumar has many interesting projects lined up and one of them is Aanand L Rai’s directorial Raksha Bandhan. The shooting of the film started in Mumbai, India, a few weeks ago, and recently, the team wrapped up a schedule in the city.
Akshay took to Twitter to inform his fans about it, and also praised the team of the movie. He tweeted, “I’m already missing walking down these streets of Chandni Chowk. Even though it was a make-believe set…you made it look so real, take a bow @sumitbasu62 . My wonderful co-star @bhumipednekar , thank you for providing the right balance with your splendid talent.”
He further wrote, “And @aanandlrai sir…what can I say about you, besides that you’re a wizard and today as we wrap up the Mumbai schedule of #RakshaBandhan, I know I’m leaving the set a better actor.”
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Raksha Bandhan is Akshay and Aanand’s second film together. The director-actor duo has worked together in Atrangi Re which is yet to release. The movie, which also stars Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan was slated to hit the big screens this month but has been postponed due to the pandemic.
Meanwhile, Akshay is gearing up for the release of Bell Bottom. The film is slated to hit the big screens on 19th August 2021. Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, it also features Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Huma Qureshi.
Apart from Raksha Bandhan and Bell Bottom, Akshay will be seen in movies like Sooryavanshi, Prithviraj, Bachchan Pandey, and Ram Setu.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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