First look of Rowdy Rathore unveiled at chawl

Mumbai: In a novel way, the first look of the Akshay Kumar-Sonakshi Sinha starrer's much-awaited action film `Rowdy Rathore` was unveiled here to the chawl residents on Monday.

The first look of the film, directed by Prabhu Deva, was launched at B D D Chawl grounds in Worli. Several locals gathered to catch a glimpse of the star cast and the crowd visibly went crazy for Prabhu Deva more than Akshay Kumar.

On public demand, the choreographer-turned-director even shook his leg on one of the songs from the film. "I am happy and tensed about this event," director Prabhu Deva said.

Sporting a mustache, Akshay, wearing blue jeans with the same color denim and a shirt, looked to be in the character of Vikram Rathore from the film. "We are extremely happy to launch our first look among you all. The film has action, comedy, dance...everything," Akshay Kumar said.

Interestingly, the trailer of the film had earlier been leaked online. Leading lady Sonakshi Sinha, who had thanked her fans on Twitter for liking the first look of the film even before it was launched officially, said, "I know it is wrong to do it (leak the look). But what can I do if people see and like it? But I am happy that people have liked it."

The film produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and UTV Motion Pictures, is up for release on June 1.