Akshay Kumar Announces the Release Date of OMG 2 with a Stunning Poster of Lord Shiva
Akshay Kumar, one of the most popular and versatile actors in Bollywood, has surprised his fans with a new poster of his upcoming film OMG 2, which is a sequel to the 2012 hit comedy Oh My God. The actor took to his social media accounts on June 9 to share the poster, which shows him in a completely different avatar as Lord Shiva. He also revealed that the film will hit the theatres on August 11, 2023.
What is OMG 2 about?
OMG 2 is a social comedy that deals with the theme of religion and faith in a humorous and satirical way. The film is directed by Amit Rai and produced by Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl and Vipul Shah. The film also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam, Arun Govil, and Aamir Naik in pivotal roles.
The film is a sequel to Oh My God, which was based on a Gujarati play called Kanji Virrudh Kanji. The film featured Akshay Kumar as Lord Krishna and Paresh Rawal as an atheist who sues God after his shop is destroyed by an earthquake. The film was a critical and commercial success and received praise for its witty dialogues and social message.
In OMG 2, Akshay Kumar will be seen as Lord Shiva instead of Lord Krishna. According to reports, the film will have a new story and new characters but will retain the essence of the original film. The film will explore the relationship between God and humans in a contemporary setting.
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आ रहे हैं हम,
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 9, 2023
आइयेगा आप भी.
11th August. In theatres. #OMG2 pic.twitter.com/Fij3N8wco6
How did Akshay Kumar transform into Lord Shiva?
Akshay Kumar is known for his dedication and versatility when it comes to playing different roles on screen. For OMG 2, the actor underwent a drastic makeover to look like Lord Shiva. He sported long dreadlocks, ash smeared on his face and body, a snake around his neck and a trident in his hand. He also wore a dhoti and beads to complete his look.
The actor shared his first look as Lord Shiva on his Instagram account in November 2021, when he visited the Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand. He captioned the post as “Feeling blessed”. He also shared some pictures of him performing rituals at the temple.
The actor revealed his second look as Lord Shiva on June 9, when he announced the release date of OMG 2. He captioned the post as “We are coming, you also come on 11th August in theatres. #OMG2”. The poster showed him holding a damru (a small drum) and smiling at the camera.
The actor’s transformation into Lord Shiva has impressed his fans and colleagues alike. Many celebrities commented on his posts and praised his look. Some of them are:
Ajay Devgn: “Wow! Looking forward to this one.”
Varun Dhawan: “OMG this is amazing.”
Bhumi Pednekar: “This is epic.”
Riteish Deshmukh: “Superb Akki.”
Kiara Advani: “Can’t wait to watch this.”
What are the challenges and expectations for OMG 2?
OMG 2 is one of the most awaited films of 2023, as it marks the return of Akshay Kumar to the comedy genre after a long time. The actor has been busy with action and patriotic films in recent years, such as Kesari, Mission Mangal, Sooryavanshi, Bell Bottom, and Prithviraj. His fans are eager to see him in a light-hearted role again.
However, OMG 2 also faces some challenges and expectations from the audience and critics. The film has to live up to the standards set by Oh My God, which was widely appreciated for its fresh and original content. The film has to balance humour and message without being preachy or offensive.
Moreover, OMG 2 will have tough competition at the box office, as it will clash with two other big films on August 11 – Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2. Animal is an action thriller directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and also stars Anil Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, and Bobby Deol. Gadar 2 is a sequel to the 2001 blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, which starred Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel as lovers separated by the Partition of India.
It will be interesting to see how OMG 2 fares against these films and whether it will be able to repeat the success of Oh My God. The film has already created a lot of buzz with its posters and release date announcement. The fans are now waiting for the trailer and songs of the film, which are expected to be released soon.
