Akshay Kumar on the scale of action in ‘Prithviraj’: ‘I was like a kid in a candy store’
bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Prithviraj’, was impressed by the film’s script, especially the action sequences. The actor, who plays Raja Prithviraj Chauhan in the film, admitted that he felt like “a kid in a candy shop” when he found out the scale of acting in ‘Prithviraj’.
Talking about the scale of the film, which is YRF’s first landmark film, Akshay said in a statement, “‘Prithviraj’ has been placed on a scale that will attract people and enhance the entertainment quotient of the action film. ‘Prithviraj’ is a big screen action film that is waiting to unfold before the eyes of the audience.”
“Seeing how Emperor Prithviraj Chauhan took up the responsibility of defending the country and its people from the ruthless invader Mohammad of Ghor, it will give many heights. I realized the scale of the action when I was like a kid in a candy store Whatever I get to perform”, he said.
Akshay is known as the action junkie and the original action star of Hindi cinema as he has performed many daring stunts on his own in the past. Commenting on the same, he mentioned, “I have always loved action movies and doing action in my own projects gives me a high. So, for me, the film gave me an opportunity to do something that I love.” “
Speaking about the experience of pulling off the battle scenes, he said, “It was really tough to pull off these elaborate battle scenes, wearing heavy armor in the scorching heat, but I knew these scenes would look spectacular on the big screen. The extraordinary ‘Prithviraj’ is a film based on patriotism in view of the valor and sacrifice of the extraordinary king.”
The actor said, “It needs to be presented in a way that will make people gasp with excitement and I think we have achieved it. I am proud of how ‘Prithviraj’ is shaping up and hope to see it coming soon.” It will entertain people immensely.” concluded.
Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, ‘Prithviraj’ also stars Manushi Chillar. The film is scheduled to release on June 3 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.