PAD MAN IS AN HONEST SUBJECT: AKSHAY

Slated to release on January 26, ‘Padman’ is based on Arunachalam Muruganantham, who created a revolution in the field of affordable menstrual hygiene

MUMBAI: Akshay Kumar says his forthcoming film Padman is an honest subject. Asked about his expectations for the film and the research work involved, Akshay said: “I didn’t do the research, my wife (Twinkle) did it. The concept is hers and it was written by R. Balki.”

“It is a very honest subject which we have to bring in front of the Indian audience. It is a must subject which is why I went for it.” Many celebrities have acquired theatres and actor Ajay Devgn is one of them. Is Akshay interested in acquiring such properties? He said: “No. I would like to only make cinema. I won’t be able to do that (acquire theatres) because there will be too much work for me.” Akshay was asked about the issue of Marathi films like Deva not being able to get screens for its release.

“The content that Marathi films are providing is much better than Hindi cinema. I have watched them and made remakes of two such films. I have also made Marathi cinema. So, I think whatever small problem is there, has been solved,” said Akshay. Padman, directed by R. Balki, is based on Arunachalam Muruganantham, who created a revolution in the field of affordable menstrual hygiene.

Produced by Kriarj Entertainment, Mrs. Funnybones Movies, Hope Productions and Columbia Pictures, the film will release on January 26, 2018. Actor Akshay Kumar says he and superstar Salman Khan couldnt work on Kesari together but he is making the film with filmmaker Karan Johar. Salman had teamed up with Akshay for a project in which the latter was to play the hero. Asked about Padman clashing with Neeraj Pandey’s Aiyaary at the box office next year, Akshay said: “Both the films are absolutely different from each other. Neeraj Pandey (director) is a dear friend. And, yes, this word ‘clash’ has actually come from media. We have no problem in releasing films. There are around 4,0005,000 screens in India and my film is screened in 2,800 screens. I think it’s fair enough.”