<p>Actor Akshay Kumar's eagerly-awaited movie <em>Laxmii</em>, slated to release directly on Disney+ Hotstar on Monday (November 9), would have opened to a terrific response at the box office had it hit screens under normal circumstances. </p>.<p>Speaking to DH, trade tracker Ramesh Bala says the net collection for the first three days would have been more than Rs 75 Crore as the biggie is a 'masala' entertainer. He, however, clarifies that the decision to skip the theatrical route is a safe one as it's unlikely to affect Akshay's standing in the industry.</p>.<p>"<em>Laxmii </em>not getting a theatrical release isn't going to affect Akshay's standing as, unlike other actors, he does several movies in a year. He can score big with other releases, he adds.</p>.<p>The movie, directed by Raghava Lawrence, is a remake of the director's Tamil movie Kanchana and was originally supposed to release in theatres but that did not happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. </p>.<p>The horror-comedy features 'Khiladi' in a new avatar and revolves around the journey of a man possessed by a female spirit. It has created a fair deal of buzz with its entertaining trailer and the catchy songs. <em>Laxmii </em>has a strong cast that includes Kabir Singh star Kiara Advani and noted Tollywood villain Tarun Arora. </p>.<p>Coming back to Akshay, he will next be seen in the action-packed Sooryavanshi, directed by Rohit Shetty. The magnum opus features him in the role of a cop and is expected to be a treat for the masses. It has a star-studded cast that includes Katrina Kaif, veteran actor Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh. The film is expected to hit screens in 2021.</p>.<p>Akshay has the period-drama <em>Prithviraj</em>, co-starring Sanjay Dutt, and Ranjit Tiwari's <em>Bell Bottom </em>in his kitty. He has also agreed to star in the emotional family-drama <em>Raksha Bandhan,</em> which reportedly celebrates the bond between a simpleton and his sisters. </p>
<p>Actor Akshay Kumar's eagerly-awaited movie <em>Laxmii</em>, slated to release directly on Disney+ Hotstar on Monday (November 9), would have opened to a terrific response at the box office had it hit screens under normal circumstances. </p>.<p>Speaking to DH, trade tracker Ramesh Bala says the net collection for the first three days would have been more than Rs 75 Crore as the biggie is a 'masala' entertainer. He, however, clarifies that the decision to skip the theatrical route is a safe one as it's unlikely to affect Akshay's standing in the industry.</p>.<p>"<em>Laxmii </em>not getting a theatrical release isn't going to affect Akshay's standing as, unlike other actors, he does several movies in a year. He can score big with other releases, he adds.</p>.<p>The movie, directed by Raghava Lawrence, is a remake of the director's Tamil movie Kanchana and was originally supposed to release in theatres but that did not happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. </p>.<p>The horror-comedy features 'Khiladi' in a new avatar and revolves around the journey of a man possessed by a female spirit. It has created a fair deal of buzz with its entertaining trailer and the catchy songs. <em>Laxmii </em>has a strong cast that includes Kabir Singh star Kiara Advani and noted Tollywood villain Tarun Arora. </p>.<p>Coming back to Akshay, he will next be seen in the action-packed Sooryavanshi, directed by Rohit Shetty. The magnum opus features him in the role of a cop and is expected to be a treat for the masses. It has a star-studded cast that includes Katrina Kaif, veteran actor Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh. The film is expected to hit screens in 2021.</p>.<p>Akshay has the period-drama <em>Prithviraj</em>, co-starring Sanjay Dutt, and Ranjit Tiwari's <em>Bell Bottom </em>in his kitty. He has also agreed to star in the emotional family-drama <em>Raksha Bandhan,</em> which reportedly celebrates the bond between a simpleton and his sisters. </p>