“A Much-Needed Film”: Twitter Reviews Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
“A most unusual love story with great performances,” said one user.
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Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar’s Toilet: Ek Prem Katha hit the screens on 11 August and Twitter is already abuzz with reactions to it.
The film, starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, is based on the issue of open defecation. The film is aimed at spreading the message of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, helmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ahead of the release, Twitter users wished the team of the film well:
One of the first few reviews of the film, from Gulf News, describes it as: “satire which takes a nick at the unholy, but prevalent practice of open defecation in India, comes across as a star-driven propaganda vehicle”. Read more here.
Here’s what Twitterati had to say about the film:
“A Must Watch”
“Umm... but the Second Half”
Also Read: Caste Reference Cut out of ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ by CBFC
Read The Quint’s review here. Have you watched the film yet? What did you think? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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