Mumbai: There is a buzz that Sanjay Leela
Bhansali's "Padmavati" may hit the theatres the same day as
"Padman", but actor Akshay Kumar is hopeful that both the
movies do well in the holiday weekend.
"Padmavati", which missed its December 1 release date due
to controversy over its plot, has been finally given a go
ahead by the censor board and according to grapevine the
producers are planning January 25 release - the same day as R
Balki-directed "Padman".
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently
gave U/A certification along with some modifications and
suggested to change its title to 'Padmavat'.
Asked about his reaction on the possible clash of the
two films, Akshay said, "It is not about competition, it is a
very big day, a big week, so all the films can come. Both the
films can release on that day.
"Every film has the right to release whenever they
(makers) want, and I am happy for them," he told reporters.
Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Productions are yet to announce the official release date of
the film.
Akshay's "Padman" co-star, Sonam Kapoor said she would
wait for an official announcement from the team of
"Padmavati".
Sonam said, "It is not announced officially, isn't it? If
it is, it is good. There is a need for competition when it
comes to films and (it is ) high time that the film releases.
Good cinema is good cinema, I don't believe in competition.
"And honestly, I am just happy that the film is
releasing, more than anything else, and I hope the film does
well. I am pretty sure that there is no official statement
from the production house of the film ('Padmavati') release."
Akshay and Sonam were promoting their film on Zee
Marathi's 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ghe Panga Kar Danga', here last
night.
PTI
