Content of Marathi cinema is no doubt better than Hindi cinema: Akshay

Akshay Kumar, who has turned presenter
for Chumbak, believes Marathi cinema is way
ahead of Bollywood when it comes
exploring complex stories.
"The content of Marathi cinema is no doubt
better than Hindi cinema. Also, they (Marathi
cinema) are much bolder. I have seen Balak
Palak and I have enjoyed watching it. It is a
bold film, they (Marathi cinema) create
(good) content and that too bold," Akshay
told reporters here at the trailer launch of
Chumbak.
The film, directed by Sandeep Modi, stars
Swanand Kirkire and teen actors Sangram
Desai and Sahil Jadhav.
"This film has travelled to several film
festivals and got a lot of acclaims. That has
not happened with my films. My films have
not gone to festivals and I felt I should give
my name to this film as the content is really
good. I have been acting for 28 years but I
haven't seen such a beautiful and real
performance like that of Swanand Kirkire."
Swanand, known for crooning hits such as
"Monta Re" and "Bawara Mann", plays a man
who is conned by two Mumbai teens
dreaming to set up a juice shop.
"It is big as there is validation and people
think it is good cinema. It is great for
Marathi cinema," Swanand said.
Akshay, on his part, believes the market for
regional cinema is growing.
"Sairat has done great business. Even Riteish
Deshmukh's last Marathi film did well. I am
not looking for business in this film
(Chumbak).
The actor said he is keen to be a part of
meaningful films.
"I could have done Rowdy Rathore and
earned three times the money, I earned for
Pad Man. The idea is not about earning but I
thought of talking about women's problem.I
can earn money by doing other kinds of
films but I want to do these kinds of films."

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