The trailer of the upcoming action movie “Akira” starring Sonakshi Sinha has become the new rage on the internet. The youth has lapped up Sinha’s action avatar as the trailer created an all new record for the highest number of views for a female-led movie.

With several Bollywood films bringing forth some bold subjects, Sonakshi Sinha’s upcoming action packed film Akira too deals with a major issue – acid attacks. As there has been an increase in the number of acid attacks in the past few years, this A. R. Murugadoss directorial too decided to deal with the subject.

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In one of her promotional events for Akira,  she said:

“We are used to keeping mum about injustice, be it in the office or public transport. We ignore the injustice faced by women.” However,  an additional fact is that the film will also highlight the issue of acid attacks. It’s a rather sad fact that the number of acid attack cases is just increasing.

Sonakshi Sinha also added:

“AR Murugadoss has touched upon the burning issue of acid attacks on innocent girls in some parts of our country. It is one of the most important plots in our film as Akira’s father decides she should learn self-protection and enrolls her in a karate camp, whereas girls are generally sent to music, dance or handicraft coaching institutes. It is Akira’s father who taught her to stand up for what is right, to not be dependent on anyone.”

Akira Movie Wiki:

Akira is an action thriller film, which is being directed by AR Murugadoss. It is being produced by AR Murugadoss and Fox Star Studios featuring Sonakshi Sinha, Mithun Chakraborty and Konkona Sen Sharma in lead roles. It also features Sonakshi’s father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha in an important role. The movie is an official remake of Tamil sleeper hit ‘Mounaguru’. The music of the movie Akira is being given by Vishal-Shekhar.