Akshay Kumar didn’t have a great 2022. Unfortunately, most of his movies failed to impress the audience and were bombed at the box office. From Bachchan Pandey to Prithviraj Chauhan to Rakshabandhan, Akshay Kumar’s movies turned into disasters.
And, after playing an archaeologist in the recently released movie ‘Ram Setu’, Akshay Kumar is all set to play the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in an upcoming Marathi movie. During an event, the makers announced that the film titled ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat’ will mark Akshay Kumar’s debut in a Marathi project.
Though some of his fans were excited about his new project, many were unhappy about the Prithviraj actor stepping into the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
BIG NEWS: AKSHAY KUMAR to play CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ in the Pan India Marathi Film, VEER DAUDALE SAAT – The #MaheshManjrekar directorial, produced by Qureshi Productions is set for a Diwali 2023 release. #AkshayKumar #VeerDauleSaat
— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) November 2, 2022
Many netizens took to social media to share their views about Akshay Kumar portraying the legendary figure. Disappointed with the casting, a netizen claimed that it was a big insult to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Here’s how people reacted:
It is a big insult to Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj…
He can’t justify this role as he did in PRC. 👎 pic.twitter.com/atqZv8xOT4— 🤡 (@HrithiksAvenger) November 2, 2022
Should have been Sharad Kelkar pic.twitter.com/J5AxsUgUCc
— Adi (@aaditea__) November 2, 2022
No one can beat sharad Kelkar as sivaji maharaj
— Raj N. Pandya (@Rajpandya21) November 2, 2022
Dude is doing regional movies now..unreal downgrade 😭
— ‘ (@_melancholyyyy_) November 2, 2022
one of the worst news of today, pehle isne Rana pratap ka 12 baja chuka hai, ab shivaji maharaj k sath yehi hoga
— Kuntal Ghosh (@KuntalG66950634) November 3, 2022
Marathas need to save their glory by protesting against this disrespect
— ‘ (@_melancholyyyy_) November 2, 2022
How can anyone who has seen him play Prithviraj cast him as any Indian warrior prince/King.
— Incognito Moist (@prafullsaraf) November 2, 2022
Akshay Kumar has already ruined movie on one Hindu Samrat Prathviraj and Now he will do that injustice to Chhatrapati Shivaji some body pls stop him.
— Muskaa Tweetter🐦 (@PublicPolls000) November 2, 2022
He shouldn’t do it unless he fully commits to the movie like this.
— 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧 (@jordan10RK) November 2, 2022
Its actually a big responsibility to play such a legendary role. I feel so good to be playing this part. It is going to be a dream come true role for me, says #AkshayKumar at the launch of Pan India Marathi Film, #VeerDaudaleSaat
— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) November 2, 2022
Hopefully badhiya acting kare . Prithvi Raj jaisa khelwad na kr de 😂
— Rishu Singh (@rishu_singh_28) November 2, 2022
Save the movie before it turns into a disaster.
— (:::JaKeS:::) (@mynameisjakes) November 2, 2022
With all due respect Akshay Kumar is not suited for Historical characters. Could have casted Sharad Kelkar instead
— Paarth 🇮🇳 ࿗ 🏹 (@EternalYodha) November 2, 2022
Let’s hope he spends at least a few days to get the look and mannerisms right. The way he hurriedly finished work on Samrat Prithviraj caused a disaster despite CPD as director
— Arjun (@arjunallhere) November 2, 2022
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar, who is super excited to portray the historical figure said that it’s an honour for him to play Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Its actually a big responsibility to play such a legendary role. I feel so good to be playing this part. It is going to be a dream come true role for me, says #AkshayKumar at the launch of Pan India Marathi Film, #VeerDaudaleSaat
— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) November 2, 2022
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