Akshay Kumar’s film Laxmmi Bomb renamed as Laxmii after Censor Board review

On the wake of the rising controversy that has hit the film post the release of the trailer the makers of Laxmmi Bomb have changed the original title of the film. On Thursday, the film directed by Raghava Lawrence went for its censor certificate and post the screening, the makers had a discussion with Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Keeping in mind and respecting the sentiments of its viewers, the producers of the film — Shabinaa Khan, Tusshar Kapoor and Akshay Kumar have now decided to name the film Laxmii. 

The film is a a remake of the 2011 Tamil film, Kanchana, which was also directed by Lawrence. Laxmmi marks his Hindi directorial debut. The film is set to premiere on Nov 9 on Disney+ Hotstar VIP and is produced by Cape of Good Films, Tusshar Entertainment House and Shabinaa Entertainment. Fresh trouble mounted for the film on Thursday as Karni Sena sent a legal notice to the team demanding its title be changed. The legal notice by Karni Sena deems the film's title as 'derogatory' and 'offensive' to Goddess Laxmi by the Hindu community.