Akshay Kumar starrer Raksha Bandhan passed with a U certificate and zero cuts

Akshay Kumar is gearing for the release of his family drama Raksha Bandhan. The Aanand L Rai film also features Bhumi Pednekar in a pivotal role. The trailer and the songs of the movie have been received with love by fans. Viewers are now eager to watch the film in theatres. Here is the latest update on Akshay Kumar’s film, the family drama has received a U certificate from the Censor Board.

Yes, the Akshay Kumar- starrer has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification with a U certificate. The movie  has also been passed with no cuts.

As reported by sources to Bollywood Hungama, “The film is a clean family entertainer, as evident from its promos. Director Aanand L Rai handled it sensitively and there was no need in the film for profanity or intimate scenes. Hence, the CBFC examining committee felt no reason to ask for any cuts or modification.”

Sources added that the run time of Raksha Bandhan, is just 110 minutes, that is, 1 hour and 50 minutes. This makes Raksha Bandhan one of the shortest Akshay Kumar films ever.

 

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Raksha Bandhan is all about Akshay Kumar’s character, Lala Kedarnath. He wants to get his four sisters married (played by Sahejmeen Kaur, Deepika Khanna, Sadia Khateeb and Smrithi Srikanth). Bhumi Pednekar is paired opposite Kumar in the film. This is the second time the actors are coming together. The duo had earlier worked for Toilet Ek Prem Katha.

Raksha Bandhan is releasing in theatres on August 11 the same day as the nation celebrates Raksha Bandhan.

On the work front, Akshay Kumar also has Ram Setu, Chote Miyan Bade Miyan, Selfiee, Mission Cinderella and OMG 2 – Oh My God! 2 in his kitty.

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