Published 18:28 IST, October 1st 2019
Akshay Kumar speaks about the #MeToo allegations against Sajid Khan
Akshay Kumar recently spoke about the #MeToo movement and how it has positively affected the film industry. He also spoke about working with Sajid Khan.
Housefull 4 is trending in the news for various reasons. It is the fourth instalment to the Housefull franchise. Housefull 4 will be a reincarnation comedy and will feature an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Kirti Sanon, and Zoha Rahman in the lead roles. Rana Daggubati will play the role of the antagonist in the movie.
Akshay Kumar on Me Too allegations on Sajid Khan
The film was supposed to be directed by Sajid Khan, but he was replaced by Farhad Samji due to #MeToo allegations. Sajid Khan is banned from making movies for a year by IFTDA. Akshay Kumar, on the trailer launch of the movie, said to the media that he does not know what happened exactly, but if the director is acquitted from all charges, Akshay Kumar will work with him. Akshay Kumar also stated that the majority of the movie is directed by Sajid Khan but he will not get credit for the movie. Akshay went on to say that the film industry has become a safe place because of the successful results of the #MeToo moment.
About the fourth installment of Housefull franchise
The fourth installment of the Housefull franchise will be a bit different from the previous three movies of the franchise. The movie will be a reincarnation comedy. The trailer of the movie focuses on the love story of six individuals who were parted by evil doers and centuries later, they are bought together by destiny. The trailer is packed with multiple easter eggs from the past movies of the same franchise. Nawazuddin Siddiqui was also seen in the movie trailer along with his fan-favourite dialogue from Sacred Games. Fans are eagerly waiting to watch this movie, which is set to release on October 26, 2019.
Updated 20:18 IST, October 1st 2019