Akshay Kumar in a still from Rustom
Highlights
- Akshay is not worried about opening day figures
- Akshay's Rustom will clash with Hrithik's Mohenjo Daro
- Both films will release on August 12
Actor Akshay Kumar is unfazed about the box office clash of upcoming film
Rustom with Hrithik Roshan's
Mohenjo Daro on August 12.
"It's a big date (August 12). It's a holiday period (referring to Independence Day week). In the past we have seen that two big films can run at the same time. We want both the films to do well," Akshay said in an interview.
"We had both
Lagaan and
Gadar releasing on same date and both did well. No, I don't (worry about opening day figures). I am hopeful we will do good," Akshay, 48, said.
The trailer of
Rustom has already created much
curiosity among cinema lovers.
Bollywood celebs like Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha are also doing
their bit for the film's PR. Salman Khan posted a video on social networking site telling his fans to watch
Rustom. Ranveer and Karan Johar
used quirk to promote the film. Sonakshi also rooted for Akshay's film.
Rustom, directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, stars Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta and Arjan Bajwa.
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