Akshay Kumar starrer Raksha Bandhan's FIRST motion poster out - Watch

New Delhi: After the thunderous success of Atrangi Re, Aanand L Rai is back with Raksha Bandhan starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role. Today, the makers of the film launched the first motion poster and it has already created a stir online. The maverick filmmaker has previously delivered blockbuster hit franchise Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhanaa.

Produced by Colour Yellow Productions, ZEE Studios and Cape of Good Films, Raksha Bandhan brings Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar together after Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. The film also stars Neeraj Sood, Seema Pahwa, Sadia Khateeb, Abhilash Thapliyal, Deepika Khanna, Smrithi Srikanth and Sahejmeen Kaur. The family drama is set to be an emotional roller-coaster that will embody the love between siblings. 

Bringing you all a story of the purest form of bond that will remind you of yours! #RakshaBandhan releasing on 11th August 2022.#ReturnToFeelings#RakshaBandhan11August@akshaykumar @bhumipednekar @sadiakhateeb #SmrithiSrikanth #SahejmeenKaur #DeepikaKhanna #HimeshReshammiya pic.twitter.com/1h79FdNf2k — Aanand L Rai (@aanandlrai) June 16, 2022

Speaking about the motion poster, filmmaker Aanand L Rai said, "Raksha Bandhan has been a labour of love for me. It highlights the unconditional love between a brother and sister. The story is very close to my heart and I hope the audiences enjoy watching it soon!"

Written by Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dhillon, the Aanand L Rai directorial has been co-produced by Aanand L Rai, Alka Hiranandanai and ZEE Studios. Presented by Colour Yellow, ZEE Studios and Cape of Good Films, the film is set to hit screens on August 11, 2022.