Aanand L Rai's new film, Raksha Bandhan, starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, has gone on floors. The film is written by Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dhillon. Sahejmeen Kaur, Deepika Khanna, Sadia Khateeb and Smrithi Srikanth play Akshay's sisters in the film.

"Growing up my sister, Alka was my first friend. It was the most effortless friendship.
@aanandlrai’s #RakshaBandhan is a dedication to her and a celebration of that special bond 
Day one of shoot today, need your love and best wishes," Akshay tweeted.

Raksha Bandhan is presented and distributed by Zee Studios in association with Alka Hiranandani and Aanand L Rai.

Akshay has also completed Aanand L Rai's Atrangi Re, co-starring Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan. The film has a scheduled release date of August 6, 2021.