Last updated: 8 May 2026


Hindi · Action, Comedy, Horror
2h 21m · 9 Nov 2020
Music: Tanishk Bagchi, Khushi Soni, Shashi Suman, Sandeep Shirodkar, Chandan Saxena, Manj Musik | DOP: Kush Chhabria, Vettri | Writer: Farhad Samji, Raghava Lawrence, Sparsh Khetarpal
Ratings
Our Rating
1.5
Laxmii follows the story of a man named Asif, who after a violent accident, becomes possessed by the spirit of a transgender woman named Laxmii seeking revenge for her brutal murder. The film blends horror and comedy elements as Asif navigates the challenges of living with Laxmii’s spirit, ultimately uncovering dark secrets and fighting against societal prejudices.
Laxmii attempts to combine horror and comedy with a social message about transgender rights and acceptance. The story is a remake of the Tamil film Kanchana, and while it retains the core plot, the screenplay struggles with tonal inconsistencies. The first half is largely comedic with slapstick humor and situational comedy, which may appeal to fans of Akshay Kumar’s style but feels stretched at times. The pacing picks up in the second half as the revenge and emotional elements come to the forefront, adding more depth and intensity.
The songs and music by Tanishk Bagchi and others are typical Bollywood fare, with some tracks catering to mass appeal but none particularly memorable. The background score supports the horror-comedy tone but lacks a distinctive identity. Cinematography by Kush Chhabria and Vettri captures the mood adequately but does not elevate the narrative significantly. Overall, the film’s message is commendable but is diluted by uneven execution and an over-reliance on comedy.
Akshay Kumar: Delivers a committed performance balancing comedy and emotional moments, though sometimes over-the-top.
Kiara Advani: Provides a supportive role with limited scope.
Ayesha Raza Mishra: Effective in a negative role, adding intensity.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Raghava Lawrence’s direction shows flashes of creativity, especially in blending horror and comedy, but the writing lacks subtlety and balance, resulting in a film that struggles to maintain consistent engagement.
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Our Rating
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 50% |
Critics generally found Laxmii to be an uneven horror-comedy with a worthy social message but marred by a weak screenplay and excessive slapstick humor. Akshay Kumar’s performance was appreciated, but the film’s tonal inconsistencies and forgettable music were noted as major drawbacks.
Final Box-Office Result
Laxmii released on 9 November 2020 (2020).
Laxmii is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Laxmii is available on Disney+ Hotstar from 9 November 2020.
Laxmii directed by Raghava Lawrence. Produced by Tusshar Kapoor, Shabinaa Khan.
Laxmii stars Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, Ayesha Raza Mishra, Manu Rishi Chadha, Ashwini Kalsekar.
Tollybo rates Laxmii 1.5/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Laxmii composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Khushi Soni, Shashi Suman, Sandeep Shirodkar, Chandan Saxena, Manj Musik.
Laxmii — Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror, Runtime: 141 minutes, Language: Hindi.