Laxmii is a new space for me as well and i hope it is also a big hit like kabir singh

In this interview with JYOTHI VENKATESH, pretty and sv elte KIARA ADVANI shares her experience working with Akshay Kumar in the Diwali OTT release Laxmii

You were launched by Akshay Kumar in the industry. Now, you have done two films with him already. Tell us about your experience working with him now that you’re paired with him?

Life has indeed come a full circle, from having been launched in the movies to being the leading actress in a film with Akshay Sir. There’s always so much to learn from him, from his work ethics to the energy as an actor that he brings to a scene.

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When we worked together on good news I was a bit intimidated working with Sir, I wouldn’t speak as much. I would silently listen and observe him on set, the way he would improvise and add so much life to a scene always inspired me. By the time we started working on Laxmi I had opened up, felt more confident and the journey has been amazing. It was wonderful working with actor Tusshar who has also co-produced the film Laxmii too and was very sweet enough recently to go to Tirupati to seek the blessings of Lord Tirupati

Kabir Singh which was the remake of the Telugu film Arjun Reddy was a huge success, Laxmii too is a remake of the South film Kanchana 3. Do you think Laxmii will have the same fate as Kabir Singh?

I can’t compare the two. Each film has its own destiny. Laxmi is a horror-comedy and also a family entertainer. I believe the film has its heart in the right place just like Kabir Singh did so I hope the magic happens again.

What made you say yes to this film - Laxmii?

There are some films which are so entertaining that you just want to be a part of it. That’s how I felt when I heard the narration of Laxmi. I liked the way my character ties the screenplay together. It’s a commercial film which I haven’t really done before it’s a new space for me as well and I’m really happy to be a part of this film.

Have you seen Kanchana - the original one?

I’ve seen scenes from kanchana which Raghav Sir showed me on set while we were shooting for Laxmi. We were actually fortunate that Raghav sir who has directed and acted in the original has directed Laxmi because no one knows the film better than him and he brings magic to the film.