Laxmii

Asif Ahmed, who doesn't believe in ghosts, lives with his wife Rashmi Rajput and nephew Shaan. They're invited to Rashmi's parents' Ratna and Sachin's house in Daman for their silver jubilee. Rashmi's father disapproves of the couple as Rashmi, a Hindu, had eloped with Asif, a Muslim, but her mother is kind to them. They meet Rashmi's brother Deepak and his wife, Ashwini. Asif and Shaan visit the grounds next door that are believed to be haunted. While he is putting stumps into the ground for a game of cricket, the stumps hit a buried body. Blood gets on the stumps but Asif mistakes it for wet soil and washes it off into the house's lemongrass plant.

Following this, Ratna, Ashwini, and Deepak all have supernatural experiences in the house. Following a priest's instructions, they confirm that there is indeed a spirit present among them. Asif makes lemongrass tea with the same plant he washed the blood in. When he drinks it, the ghost possesses him, and he begins to act effeminate, and goes on killing sprees at night, alerting the family except Asif, that something is wrong. It is revealed that three ghosts have kept him: a violent transgender woman, a Muslim man, and a mentally disabled boy. Asif's family hires an exorcist who drives the main spirit out of his body; trapped, the ghost reveals her story.

Laxman Sharma alias Laxmii was disowned by her parents as a child for being transgender. She is taken in by a kind Muslim named Abdul Chacha, who has a mentally disabled son. Regretting that she could not become a doctor because of her parents' lack of support, Laxmii adopts another transgender girl named Geeta and works hard to support her financially. When Geeta leaves to study medicine abroad, Laxmii buys a plot of land to construct a hospital. The crooked MLA Girja illegally seizes her property. When Laxmii angrily confronts Girja and his wife, they brutally murder her, Abdul Chacha and his son, and bury the bodies in Laxmii's own land, the grounds that are now next door. Laxmii has already killed Girja's henchmen while possessing Asif earlier.

After hearing her story, Asif is heartbroken at the lack of justice for her. Thus, he willingly lets her possess him once more to complete her revenge. Laxmi kills Girja's wife and bodyguards but Girja seeks refuge in a Goddess Durga temple, which Laxmii cannot enter, being a ghost. However, Asif, being human, can enter and has Laxmii leave his body before forcibly dragging Girja out. Laxmii returns and finally kills Girja. Three months later, Asif constructed the hospital as per Laxmii's dream. It is revealed that Laxmii now exists symbiotically in Asif's body to help him out when the need arises.

{{Cast listing|

• Akshay Kumar as Asif Ahmed / Laxmi Sharma
• Kiara Advani as Rashmi Rajput
• Sharad Kelkar as Laxman Sharma / Laxmi Sharma
• Aryan Preet as Little Laxman
• Rajesh Sharma as Sachin Rajput
• Ayesha Raza as Ratna Rajput
• Manu Rishi as Deepak Rajput
• Ashwini Kalsekar as Ashwini Rajput
• Tarun Arora as MLA Girija Shankar
• Muskaan Khubchandani as Palak
• Prachi Shah as Supriya Shankar
• Adhvik Mahajan as Angad Shankar
• Amika Shail as Ankita Jain
• Aazeen Shaikh as Geeta, Laxmii's adopted girl
• Biju Antony as Pankaj Rana
• Vinita Joshi as Anjali Kaul
• Mir Sarwar as Abdul Chacha
• Rajesh Dubeay as Panditji
• Vijay Jasper as Muslim Priest
• Arun Shekhar as Sarpanch, The panchayat president
• Chetan Pandit as Abhishek
• Kundan Kumar as Chittu, Abhishek's 1st assistant
• Nandu Ramesh as Chinnu, Abhishek's 2nd assistant
• Grace Girdhar as Shruti

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In January 2019, media reports suggested that Akshay Kumar will star in the remake of Kanchana (2011),{{Cite news|title=Akshay Kumar in the remake of Kanchana|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/akshay-kumar-in-the-remake-of-kanchana/articleshow/67640458.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Lakshmi |first1=V. }} directed by Raghava Lawrence, who also signed to helm the Hindi version of it, thus making his debut in Bollywood,{{Cite news|title=Akshay Kumar's next to be inspired by Tamil films 'Muni' and 'Kanchana'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumars-next-to-be-inspired-by-tamil-films-muni-and-kanchana/articleshow/67661814.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2 June 2019|title=Laxmmi Bomb: Raghava Lawrence returns as director; thanks Akshay Kumar for 'understanding' his feelings|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laxmmi-bomb-raghava-lawrence-returns-as-director-thanks-akshay-kumar-for-understanding-his-feelings-6741391.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Firstpost}} whereas Kiara Advani, plays the female lead.{{Cite news|title=Kiara Advani to star opposite Akshay Kumar in Hindi remake of Tamil film 'Kanchana'? - Remakes to look forward to in the coming months|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/remakes-to-look-forward-to-in-the-coming-months/kiara-advani-to-star-opposite-akshay-kumar-in-hindi-remake-of-tamil-film-kanchana/photostory/68254930.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite news|title=Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani's Hindi remake of 'Kanchana' tentatively titled as 'Laxmi, shooting starts this month – Movies to look forward to|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/movies-to-look-forward-to/akshay-kumar-and-kiara-advanis-hindi-remake-of-kanchana-tentatively-titled-as-laxmi-shooting-starts-this-month/photostory/68749510.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India}} The film marks Kumar's return to horror comedy-genre after a decade since Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007).{{Cite news|title=Akshay Kumar returns to the horror-comedy space after 12 years with a new take on Tamil franchise, 'Kanchana'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-returns-to-the-horror-comedy-space-after-12-years-with-a-new-take-on-tamil-franchise-kanchana/articleshow/68772363.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} Sources claimed that the sequences in the film will be different as of the original counterpart.{{Cite news|title=South film Muni 2: Kanchana's remake: Akshay Kumar's character to be possessed by a transgender|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/south-film-muni-2-kanchanas-remake-akshay-kumars-character-to-be-possessed-by-a-transgender/articleshow/68968482.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} Farhad Samji, who directed the actor's Housefull 4 (2019), wrote the screenplay for the film,{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-farhad-samji-written-akshay-kumar-starrer-kanchana-remake-titled-laaxmi-bomb/|title=Breaking: Farhad Samji written Akshay Kumar starrer Kanchana remake titled Laaxmi Bomb|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=24 April 2019|access-date=25 April 2019}} with sources claimed that the work took six months to complete the adaptation. The film marks the debut of Tusshar Kapoor's stint as a producer,{{Cite web|date=12 October 2017|title=Tusshar Kapoor to launch production house, says sister Ekta Kapoor won't be part of it|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/tusshar-kapoor-to-launch-production-house-says-sister-ekta-kapoor-wont-be-part-of-it/18648166|access-date=27 November 2020|website=mid-day|language=en}} who bought the rights of the film, post licensing his production house in early 2013.{{Cite news|title=Exclusive! Tusshar Kapoor reveals he bought the rights of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Laxmmi Bomb' in 2013, calls it a "passion project" |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-tusshar-kapoor-reveals-he-bought-the-rights-of-akshay-kumar-starrer-laxmmi-bomb-in-2013-calls-it-a-passion-project/articleshow/72284942.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Mankermi |first1=Shivani }} On 22 April 2019, the film's title was revealed as Laxmmi Bomb.{{Cite news|title=Akshay Kumar's 'Kanchana' remake titled 'Laaxmi Bomb'?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumars-kanchana-remake-titled-laaxmi-bomb/articleshow/69028707.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The titular poster featuring Kumar was released on 18 May 2019.{{Cite news|title=The first look of Laxmmi Bomb is out |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-first-look-of-laxmmi-bomb-is-out/articleshow/69384294.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

The principal photography of the film began on 22 April 2019.{{Cite web|date=29 April 2019|title=Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani begin shooting for Kanchana's Hindi remake Laaxmi Bomb, director Raghava Lawrencce shares pics|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-kiara-advani-begin-shooting-for-kanchana-s-hindi-remake-laaxmi-bomb-director-raghava-lawrencce-shares-pics/story-ThSQZpkSAsKRg7W1qj74UM.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}{{cite news|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/exclusive-akshay-kumar-begins-shooting-for-kanchana-remake-films-a-spooky-song-with-the-babas/404960|title=Exclusive! Akshay Kumar begins shooting for Kanchana remake; films a spooky song with the babas|publisher=Times Now|date=22 April 2019|access-date=23 April 2019}} The film came in the middle of controversy after Raghava Lawrence, quit the film in May 2019,{{Cite news|title=Fans go in a frenzy after 'Kanchana' director Raghava Lawrence quits Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmmi Bomb'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/fans-go-in-a-frenzy-after-kanchana-director-raghava-lawrence-quits-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb/articleshow/69397080.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} as Kumar released the first look without consulting him.{{Cite news|title=Upset with the first poster release, Raghava Lawrence steps down as the director of 'Laxmmi Bomb'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/upset-with-the-first-poster-release-raghava-lawrence-steps-down-as-the-director-of-laxmmi-bomb/articleshow/69391404.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=19 May 2019|title=Director Raghava Lawrence quits Laxmmi Bomb, posts message on Twitter|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/director-raghava-lawrence-quits-laxmmi-bomb-says-first-look-poster-was-released-without-consulting-him/story-wFH4vA4yYr1YZw4YcdlmRN.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} It was revealed that the director does not have any credit, in the poster which resulted him to quit the film.{{Cite news|title=Raghava Lawrence on Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmmi Bomb': If I'm given proper self-respect for my job, then I'll think about it|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/raghava-lawrence-on-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb-if-im-given-proper-self-respect-for-my-job-then-ill-think-about-it/articleshow/69501047.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Sawant |first1=Omkar D. }}{{Cite web|date=26 May 2019|title=Raghava Lawrence may return to direct Laxmmi Bomb: 'If I am given proper respect, then I'll think about it'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/raghava-lawrence-may-return-to-direct-laxmmi-bomb-if-i-am-given-proper-respect-then-i-ll-think-about-it/story-Gorz9Ciqvp3wCK3KcIduJK.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} In June 2019, Lawrence announced his return to direction,{{Cite news|title=Raghava Lawrence returns to direct Laxmmi Bomb|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghava-lawrence-returns-to-direct-laxmmi-bomb/articleshow/69620730.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} after sorting out issues with Kumar.{{Cite news|title=Raghava Lawrence back as 'Laxmmi Bomb' director; thanks Akshay Kumar for his re-entry!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/raghava-lawrence-back-as-laxmmi-bomb-director-thanks-akshay-kumar-for-his-re-entry/articleshow/69613927.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2 June 2019|title=Laxmmi Bomb: Raghava Lawrence back on board as director, thanks Akshay Kumar for understanding his feelings, sorting out issues|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/laxmmi-bomb-raghava-lawrence-back-on-board-as-director-thanks-akshay-kumar-for-understanding-his-feelings-sorting-out-issues/story-Ht4fCnySplrLxSlVZNbrqN.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}

The second schedule of the film began in August 2019.{{Cite news|title=Kiara Advani and Akshay Kumar twin in black as they head for 'Laxmmi Bomb' shoot|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kiara-advani-and-akshay-kumar-twin-in-black-as-they-head-for-laxmmi-bomb-shoot/articleshow/70755732.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The song "Burj Khalifa" featuring Akshay Kumar and Kiara was filmed at Dubai in January 2020.{{Cite news|title='Laxmmi Bomb': Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani's still from the sets goes viral on the internet |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/laxmmi-bomb-akshay-kumar-and-kiara-advanis-still-from-the-sets-goes-viral-on-the-internet/articleshow/73159594.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite news|title=Unseen BTS pictures of Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani from the sets of 'Laxmmi Bomb'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/unseen-bts-pictures-of-akshay-kumar-and-kiara-advani-from-the-sets-of-laxmmi-bomb/articleshow/73326691.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The climax scene of the film was shot at Mumbai on 26 February 2020,{{Cite news|title='Laxmmi Bomb': Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani shoot for the climax scene in Mumbai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/laxmmi-bomb-akshay-kumar-and-kiara-advani-shoot-for-the-climax-scene-in-mumbai-watch/articleshow/74312449.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} and filming was completed on 1 March 2020.{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-wraps-laxmmi-bomb-kiara-advani-shares-pic-from-last-day-of-shoot-1651357-2020-03-01|title=Akshay Kumar wraps Laxmmi Bomb. Kiara Advani shares pic from last day of shoot|publisher=India Today|date=1 March 2020|access-date=7 March 2020}}{{Cite news|title='Laxmmi Bomb': The makers of Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer wrap up the shoot|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/laxmmi-bomb-the-makers-of-akshay-kumar-and-kiara-advani-starrer-wrap-up-the-shoot-see-pic/articleshow/74424300.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

{{Infobox album

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| type = soundtrack

| artist = Tanishk Bagchi, Shashi–DJ Khushi and Ullumanati

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| recorded = 2019–2020

| genre = Feature film soundtrack

| length = 14:57

| language = Hindi

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The film's music was composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Shashi–DJ Khushi and Ullumanati while lyrics written by Vayu, Gagan Ahuja, Farhad Samji and Ullumanati. The background score was composed by Amar Mohile.

The song "Bam Bhole" is the remake of the song of the same name, by its original artists, Viruss and Ullumanati. The original song was released on an independent label called Acme Music, in 2017 and is a superhit song with more than 200 million views on YouTube.{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=Pradeep|date=10 November 2020|title='Bam Bhole' singer Viruss: 'I will experiment with trance music in Bollywood'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bam-bhole-singer-viruss-i-will-experiment-with-trance-music-in-bollywood/article33066254.ece|access-date=28 November 2020|issn=0971-751X}}

The song "Mata Ka Jagrata" is a medley of the songs "Apna Time Aayega" from Gully Boy, "Kala Chashma" from Baar Baar Dekho and "Main Nikla Gaddi Leke" from Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.

{{Track listing

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| total_length = 14:57

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| title1 = Burj Khalifa

| extra1 = Shashi–DJ Khushi, Nikhita Gandhi, Madhubanti

| music1 = Shashi–DJ Khushi

| lyrics1 = Gagan Ahuja

| length1 = 3:07

| title2 = Bam Bholle

| extra2 = Viruss

| music2 = Ullumanati

| lyrics2 = Ullumanati

| length2 = 3:40

| title3 = Start Stop

| extra3 = Raja Hasan

| music3 = Tanishk Bagchi

| lyrics3 = Vayu

| length3 = 3:13

| title4 = Maata Ka Jaagrata

| extra4 = Farhad Samji

| music4 = Tanishk Bagchi

| lyrics4 = Farhad Samji

| length4 = 4:57

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On the announcement of the first poster release, the film was scheduled for a release on 5 June 2020.{{Cite web|date=18 May 2019|title='Laxmmi Bomb' set to release in June 2020|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/hot-news/laxmmi-bomb-set-to-release-in-june-2020|access-date=27 November 2020|website=TheQuint|language=en}} But a new release date was announced in August 2019, where the film's release will be advanced to 22 May 2020,{{Cite web|date=26 August 2019|title=Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb to release on Eid 2020 after Inshallah gets stalled|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-s-laxmmi-bomb-to-release-on-eid-2020-after-inshallah-gets-stalled-1591769-2019-08-26|access-date=27 November 2020|website=India Today|language=en}} coinciding with the festival of Ramzan.{{Cite web|date=26 August 2019|title=Laxmmi Bomb: Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani's horror comedy to release on 22 May, 2020|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laxmmi-bomb-akshay-kumar-kiara-advanis-horror-comedy-to-release-on-22-may-2020-7228101.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Firstpost}}{{Cite web|date=26 August 2019|title=Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani's Laxmmi Bomb to arrive earlier than scheduled, in May 2020|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-and-kiara-advani-s-laxmmi-bomb-to-arrive-earlier-than-scheduled-in-may-2020/story-o32hjyCqjhzWPD2pdR8bzO.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} The release was further postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/entertainment-news-this-eid-no-salman-khan-film-at-box-office-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19-opening-day-collection-of-his-previous-eid-releases-2285469.html|title=Entertainment News: This Eid, no Salman Khan film at Box Office due to coronavirus COVID-19 – Opening day collection of his previous Eid releases|date=22 May 2020|work=Zee News|access-date=22 May 2020}} in which media reports speculated that the film will be released directly through streaming platforms.{{Cite web|last=Taneja|first=Parina|date=29 May 2020|title=Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb heads to OTT; actor's fans want theatrical release|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/akshay-kumar-laxmmi-bomb-ott-release-rights-sold-rs-125-crore-hotstar-fans-express-disappointment-621521|access-date=27 November 2020|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}

On 29 June 2020, Disney+ Hotstar conducted virtual press conference where Akshay Kumar announced that the film will release through the streaming platform,{{Cite web|date=29 June 2020|first=Divyanshi|last=Sharma|title=Dil Bechara to Laxmmi Bomb: 7 big films set for direct release on Disney+Hotstar|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/dil-bechara-to-laxmmi-bomb-7-big-films-set-for-direct-release-on-disney-hotstar-1695147-2020-06-29|access-date=27 November 2020|website=India Today|language=en}}{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=29 June 2020|title='Laxmmi Bomb', 'Bhuj', 'Sadak 2', other Bollywood movies head to Disney+ Hotstar|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/laxmmi-bomb-bhuj-sadak-2-other-bollywood-movies-head-to-disney-hotstar/article31945915.ece|access-date=27 November 2020|issn=0971-751X}} exclusively as part of Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex initiative which was a result of theatres being shut down due to COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web | title=Disney Plus Hotstar Makes Strategic Choice to Bypass India's Theaters, Give More Movies Streaming Premieres | website=Variety | date=29 June 2020 | url=https://variety.com/2020/streaming/news/akshay-kumar-ajay-devgn-hotstar-1234692525/ | access-date=29 June 2020}}{{Cite web|date=30 June 2020|title=Akshay Kumar is glad Laxmmi Bomb is getting a digital release on Disney+Hotstar, but says he's 'sad for theatres'|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-is-glad-laxmmi-bomb-is-getting-a-digital-release-on-disneyhotstar-but-says-hes-sad-for-theatres-8541071.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Firstpost}} The rights to stream the film was sold to the platform, at an amount of nearly {{INR|}}1 billion.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}} In September 2020, it was announced that the film will be scheduled for a release on 9 November 2020,{{Cite web|date=16 September 2020|title=Disney+ Hotstar to premiere Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani's Laxmmi Bomb on 9 November|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/disney-hotstar-to-premiere-akshay-kumar-kiara-advanis-laxmmi-bomb-on-9-november-8821741.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Firstpost}} coinciding with the eve of Diwali season and also before the final of the 13th edition of Indian Premier League happened on 10 November 2020.{{Cite web|date=16 September 2020|title=Laxmmi Bomb teaser: Akshay Kumar film to release on Nov 9 on Disney+ Hotstar, actor promises a big blast on Diwali|url=https://hindustantimes.com/bollywood/laxmmi-bomb-teaser-akshay-kumar-film-to-release-on-nov-9-on-disney-hotstar-actor-promises-a-big-blast-on-diwali/story-ph32STR42WijAWD58DgS6M_amp.html|access-date=16 September 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb-release-date-6598342/|title=Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmmi Bomb to hit Disney Plus Hotstar on November 9|date=17 September 2020|work=Indian Express|access-date=17 September 2020}} The film was also theatrically released on the same date in select overseas markets such as United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.{{Cite web|title=Akshay Kumar Starrer 'Laxmmi Bomb' To Hit Theatres in UAE, Australia, New Zealand|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-laxmmi-bomb-akshay-kumars-next-to-release-in-cinemas-of-uae-australia-and-new-zealand/361219|access-date=30 September 2020|website=Outlook|date=30 September 2020 }}{{Cite web|date=30 September 2020|title=Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb to get theatrical release in select overseas markets on November 9|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-s-laxmmi-bomb-to-get-theatrical-release-in-select-overseas-markets-on-november-9/story-SX7dSOs8SxTfS60crQC3wI.html|access-date=27 November 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} But the film was not released in theatres across India, with exhibitors stating that they will not screen films which initially released on OTT platforms.{{Cite web|date=9 November 2020|title=Laxmii: Akshay Kumar and Kiara's Advani Film To Not Have a Theatrical Release In India|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/laxmii-akshay-kumar-and-kiaras-advani-film-to-not-have-a-theatrical-release-in-india/|access-date=28 November 2020|website=ZEE5 News|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2 November 2020|title=Dear Exhibitors, stop expecting a theatrical release of Akshay Kumar's Laxmii on Diwali; it won't happen for this reason!|website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/dear-exhibitors-stop-expecting-theatrical-release-akshay-kumars-laxmii-diwali-wont-happen-reason/|access-date=16 January 2021|language=en}} Irrespective of this, the premiere of Laxmii was held ahead of the release on 7 November 2020, at a multiplex theatre in New Delhi,{{Cite web|date=7 November 2020|title=Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani deck up for Laxmii's premiere in Delhi. See pics|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-and-kiara-advani-deck-up-for-laxmii-s-premiere-in-delhi-see-pics/story-ezdzYutHgh1jCQvseU5GdO.html|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} with Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani being present at the event.{{Cite web|title=Photos: Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani make grand entry at 'Laxmii' premiere in Delhi {{!}} Latest News & Updates at DNAIndia.com|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/photo-gallery-photos-akshay-kumar-kiara-advani-make-grand-entry-at-laxmii-premiere-in-delhi-2855121|access-date=16 January 2021|website=DNA India|language=en}}

The official trailer of the film was released on 9 October 2020.{{Cite web|date=8 October 2020|title=Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb trailer to be out tomorrow|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-s-laxmmi-bomb-trailer-to-be-out-tomorrow/story-EW3x0p04d3LZuAStUDVR5M.html|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} The trailer which released through the official YouTube channel of Fox Star Hindi,{{Cite web|date=9 October 2020|title=Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb Trailer On Youtube Disables Likes And Dislikes Feature|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb-trailer-on-youtube-disables-likes-and-dislikes-feature|access-date=16 January 2021|website=ZEE5 News|language=en}} had the makers disabling the likes and dislikes ratio of the trailer.{{Cite web|date=10 October 2020|title=Akshay Kumar starrer 'Laxmmi Bomb' makers hide 'like/dislike' count on trailer, netizens call them 'coward'|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-akshay-kumar-starrer-laxmmi-bomb-makers-hide-likedislike-count-on-trailer-netizens-call-them-coward-2848799|access-date=16 January 2021|website=DNA India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=9 October 2020|title=Laxmmi Bomb Trailer Released But 'Like' and 'Dislike' Numbers Hidden on YouTube|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/laxmmi-bomb-trailer-released-but-like-and-dislike-numbers-hidden-on-youtube-2946465.html|access-date=16 January 2021|website=News18|language=en}} Commentators believed that, this is due to the backlash received by Sadak 2,{{cite news|date=19 August 2020|title=Sadak 2 by Mahesh Bhatt is Now the Second Most Disliked Video in the World, Beats Justin Bieber|work=News18|url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/sadak-2-by-mahesh-bhatt-is-now-the-second-most-disliked-video-in-the-world-beats-justin-bieber-2793579.html|access-date=30 August 2020}} after its trailer became the second most-dlisked video,{{Cite web|title='Sadak 2' Beats Jake Paul and PewDiePie to Become the Most Disliked YouTube Video in India|url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/sadak-2-beats-jake-paul-and-pewdiepie-to-become-the-most-disliked-youtube-video-in-india-2782675.html|access-date=13 August 2020|website=news18.com|date=13 August 2020}} owing to the nepotism debate sparked after the suicide of Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput.{{Cite web|title=Netizens slam Akshay Kumar after makers of Laxmmi Bomb hide like and dislike feature on trailer|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/article/netizens-slam-akshay-kumar-after-makers-of-laxmmi-bomb-hide-like-and-dislike-feature-on-trailer/664880|access-date=16 January 2021|website=www.zoomtventertainment.com|date=9 October 2020 |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Laxmmi Bomb Trailer: YouTube hides upvote and downvote numbers after Sadak 2 and Khaali Peeli backlash|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/laxmmi-bomb-trailer-youtube-hides-upvote-and-downvote-numbers-after-sadak-2-and-khaali-peeli-backlash-567398|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Pinkvilla|date=9 October 2020|language=en|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129073359/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/laxmmi-bomb-trailer-youtube-hides-upvote-and-downvote-numbers-after-sadak-2-and-khaali-peeli-backlash-567398|url-status=dead}} On a positive note, the film's trailer crossed more than 70 million views within 24 hours of its release.{{Cite web|title=Akshay Kumar-starrer Laxmmi Bomb's trailer registers 70M views in 24 hours|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2020/oct/10/akshay-kumar-starrer-laxmmi-bombs-trailer-registers-70m-views-in-24-hours-28822.html|access-date=16 January 2021|website=www.indulgexpress.com|date=10 October 2020 |language=en}}

While the film was originally titled Laxmmi Bomb, the film's title was altered due to legal notice sent to the filmmakers on behalf of Shri Rajput Karni Sena. According to the notice, the film's title was considered to be disrespectful to Goddess Lakshmi, thereby hurting Hindu community's sentiments. The notice also demanded a change in the film's title and said that the current one sends out a wrong message to the society. On 29 October 2020, the film's title was changed to Laxmii.{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-s-laxmmi-bomb-title-changed-to-laxmii-1736259-2020-10-29|title=Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb title changed to Laxmii|access-date=29 October 2020|work=India Today}}{{cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/confirmed-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb-renamed-laxmii/articleshow/78931619.cms|title=Confirmed: Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb renamed Laxmii|access-date=29 October 2020|work=Mumbai Mirror}}{{cite news|url=https://hindustantimes.com/bollywood/makers-of-akshay-kumar-starrer-laxmmi-bomb-get-legal-notice-from-shri-rajput-karni-sena-demanding-title-change-report/story-6D09DfztYzBkI30Jo7hHJK_amp.html|title=Makers of Akshay Kumar-starrer Laxmmi Bomb get legal notice from Shri Rajput Karni Sena, demanding title change|access-date=29 October 2020|work=Hindustan Times}}

Taran Adarsh reviewing for Bollywood Hungama gave two stars out of five and opined that the film was no match to the original Tamil film Kanchana, the Raghava Lawrence's screenplay is weak, horror had no impact. He praised the performances of Akshay Kumar, Sharad Kelkar and felt that the supporting actors were okay. Concluding the review, he said, "Laxmii lacks the punch. One expected so much more from this film, but it clearly disappoints."{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/laxmii/critic-review/laxmii-movie-review/|title=Laxmii Movie Review|first=Taran|last=Adarsh|date=9 November 2020|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=9 November 2020}}

Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost opines that the film is 'shrill' with loud storytelling. She finds Akshay Kumar's acting insufferable but praises the portrayal of Laxmii by Sharad Kelkar. Rating it with one and half stars out of five Vetticad concludes, "Irrespective of its aims, Laxmii serves to further otherize the already ostracised trans community. It is also tacky and insufferable."{{cite news|first=Anna |last=M. M. Vetticad |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laxmii-movie-review-akshay-kumars-torturous-acting-and-loud-storytelling-drown-out-every-good-intention-in-the-script-8998841.html|title=Laxmii movie review: Akshay Kumar's torturous acting and loud storytelling drown out every good intention in the script|work=Firstpost|date=10 November 2020 |access-date=10 November 2020}} Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave one star out of five and opines, "Akshay Kumar-starrer is a two-hour clutch-your-head, can-I-really-be-watching-this nonsense, from beginning to end.."{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/laxmii-movie-review-nonstop-nonsense-7031943/|title=Laxmii review: Akshay Kumar film is nonstop nonsense|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta |date=10 November 2020 |work=The Indian Express|access-date=10 November 2020}} Pallabi Dey Purkayastha of The Times of India gave the film two stars out of five, calling it "more noise and less fireworks", she concluded, "Laxmii sets out to be a satire against age-old beliefs and biases – we get it! – but the insipidness of the narrative and whatever follows thereon, butchers the lessons it originally desires to impart."{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/laxmmi-bomb/movieshow/69425171.cms|title=Movie Review: More noise and less fireworks at display|work=The Times of India|first=Pallabi Dey |last=Purkayastha|date=10 November 2020|access-date=10 November 2020}} India Today's Divyanshi Sharma wrote, "Laxmii is the perfect watch with your family this festive season. The film has its faults but its heart is in the right place."{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Divyanshi|date=9 November 2020|title=Laxmii Movie Review: Akshay Kumar brings the bomb in this Diwali blockbuster|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/laxmii-movie-review-akshay-kumar-brings-the-bomb-in-this-diwali-blockbuster-1739423-2020-11-09|access-date=18 November 2020|website=India Today}}

Pradeep Kumar of The Hindu stated "Laxmii is what happens when an idea not worth the quantum of its original investment gets more money and a bigger canvas, and is expected to evolve by itself to match the new, grander scale. That doesn't happen; certainly, vengeful spirits cannot make it happen."{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=Pradeep|date=10 November 2020|title='Laxmii' movie review: Akshay Kumar film bombs upon arrival|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/laxmii-movie-review-akshay-kumar-film-bombs-upon-arrival/article33063914.ece|access-date=16 January 2021|issn=0971-751X}} Stutee Ghosh of Bloomberg Quint, gave the film half out of five stars and stated "Even judging by the Bollywood standard of "brainless comedies" Laxmii falls short miserably. Neither funny nor inspiring and a horror in the most literal sense, it makes mockery of the very things it claims to be celebrating."{{Cite web|last=Ghosh|first=Stutee|date=10 November 2020|title=Laxmii Review: Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmii' Is the Worst Film of 2020|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/laxmii-film-review-akshay-kumar-kiara-advani-kanchana-bollywood-laxmmi-bomb|access-date=16 January 2021|website=TheQuint|language=en}} Rohit Vats of News18 gave the same rating for the film and stated "The gags fall flat and actors appear clueless. Nobody has anything to do expect Kumar and then he also ditches the audience. Usually, even in a bad Akshay Kumar movie, you laugh on some puns but this one is totally devoid of any fun."{{Cite web|date=10 November 2020|title=Laxmii Movie Review: This Akshay Kumar Film Misses the Target By a Mile|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/laxmii-movie-review-even-housefull-flicks-appear-classics-in-front-of-new-akshay-kumar-film-3063509.html|access-date=16 January 2021|website=News18|language=en}}

Laxmii broke the viewership records of Dil Bechara,{{Cite web|date=10 November 2020|title=Laxmii Beats Dil Bechara to Become Biggest Movie Opening Ever for Disney+Hotstar|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/laxmii-beats-dil-bechara-to-become-biggest-opening-movie-ever-for-disneyhotstar-3065705.html|access-date=16 January 2021|website=News18|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=10 November 2020|title=Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer Laxmii becomes the biggest movie to open on Disney+ Hotstar VIP ever|website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-kiara-advani-starrer-laxmii-becomes-biggest-movie-open-disney-hotstar-vip-ever/|access-date=16 January 2021|language=en}} and became the most watched film on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.{{Cite web|title=Akshay Kumar & Kiara Advani starrer Laxmii breaks viewership record of Sushant Singh Rajput's Dil Bechara|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/akshay-kumar-kiara-advani-starrer-laxmii-breaks-viewership-record-sushant-singh-rajputs-dil-bechara-573692|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Pinkvilla|date=10 November 2020|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122224219/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/akshay-kumar-kiara-advani-starrer-laxmii-breaks-viewership-record-sushant-singh-rajputs-dil-bechara-573692|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=11 November 2020|title=Akshay, Kiara Starrer Laxmii Breaks Record; Beats Sushant's Dil Bechara Viewership Record|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-akshay-kiara-starrer-laxxmi-breaks-record-beats-sushant-singhs-dil-bechara-viewership-record/364060|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Outlook India}} But, it was listed in the fourth position in most watched films, which were directly released on OTT platforms, according to a survey from LetsOTT.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 December 2020|title=Top 10 Most Watched Direct OTT Releases in India|url=https://twitter.com/LetsOTT/status/1338821889423069184|access-date=16 January 2021|website=LetsOTT}} It was listed in the sixth position on the most searched film in India, according to a report from Google Trends.{{Cite web|last=Maru|first=Vibha|date=10 December 2020|title=Sushant Singh Rajput's Dil Bechara is Google's Most Searched Film of 2020. Full list|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/sushant-singh-rajput-s-dil-bechara-is-india-s-most-searched-film-of-2020-1748302-2020-12-10|access-date=16 January 2021|website=India Today|language=en}} The film was premiered through Star Gold on 21 March 2021 and registered 25.1 million impressions during the television premiere, a record for any Indian film.{{Cite web|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|date=2 April 2021|title=Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmii' Breaks All Records, Becomes Most Watched Film On Television|url=https://abplive.com/entertainment/movies/akshay-kumar-laxmii-world-television-premiere-gets-massive-trps-breaks-all-records-becomes-most-watched-film-on-tv-1451259|access-date=11 May 2021|website=ABP Live|language=en}}

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