From left, the cast of Bollywood film 'Raksha Bandhan', Smrithi Srikanth, Sahejmeen Kaur, Akshay Kumar and Sadia Khateeb, during an interview in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
In 'Raksha Bandhan', Akshay Kumar plays a brother who makes a promise to marry off his four sisters before he settles down. Pawan Singh / The National
Akshay Kumar, right, with 'Raksha Bandhan' director Anand L Rai. Photo: Zee Studios
'Raksha Bandhan' is named after the Hindu festival in which sisters honour their brothers. Photo: Zee Studios
Akshay Kumar plays cricket on the set of 'Raksha Bandhan'. Photo: Zee Studios
Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, who were last seen together in the 2017 hit 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', reunite for 'Raksha Bandhan'. Photo: Zee Studios
Director Anand L Rai and Akshay Kumar on set. Photo: Zee Studios
'Raksha Bandhan' director Anand L Rai says he wanted to do a simple story with a strong emotional core. Photo: Zee Studios
From left, Deepika Khanna, Sahejmeen Kaur, Sadia Khateeb, Akshay Kumar and Smriti Srikanth in 'Raksha Bandhan'. Photo: Zee Studios
A still from 'Raksha Bandhan'. Photo: Zee Studios
Akshay Kumar says 'Raksha Bandhan' is the best film he's ever done. Photo: Zee Studios
Director Anand L Rai, Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar and writer Himashu Sharma. Photo: Zee Studios
Bhumi Pednekar and Akshay Kumar in a still from 'Raksha Bandhan'. Photo: Zee Studios
Bhumi Pednekar, Akshay Kumar and Sadia Khateeb. Photo: Zee Studios
Akshay Kumar dances in the film. Photo: Zee Studios
Kumar on set with director Rai. Photo: Zee Studios
Akshay Kumar plays the character Lala Kedarnath in the film. Photo: Zee Studios
The film is also a personal one for Kumar, 54, whose sister Alka Hiranandani is one of the producers. He's dedicated the film to her. Photo: Zee Studios
Kumar and Pednekar in the film. Photo: Zee Studios
After a three-decade-long career and more than 100 films, Akshay Kumar is still one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood. Photo: Zee Studios
The cast of 'Raksha Bandhan' promote their film in Kolkata. AFP
Akshay Kumar during an interview in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Smrithi Srikanth, Sahejmeen Kaur, Akshay Kumar and Sadia Khateeb in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Akshay Kumar with fans during a promotional event in Kolkata. AFP
