actor: Raveena Tandon is celebrating a major milestone as his acclaimed psychological thriller ‘Aks’ completes 25 years since its release. To mark the occasion, the actress took to social media and shared a heartfelt message, looking back at the film that remains one of the most unique projects of her career.With a series of stills from the film, Raveena unfolds her journey as Neeta, a character that continues to hold a special place in her heart even after two and a half decades.Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, Raveena wrote, “25 years of AKS feels surreal that 25 years have passed. Neeta is still close to my heart, and it means a lot that the character and the film are remembered even now. Some memories truly stay with you forever #Amitabh Bachchan ji #Manoj Bajpai #RakeshOmprakashMehra #25YearsOfAks.“
A film that will always be remembered
Released in 2001, ‘Aks’ stands for its unconventional narrative and psychological themes. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film brings together an impressive cast led by Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, and Raveena Tandon.Although the film explored a unique concept that was ahead of its time, it slowly gained appreciation from audiences and critics. Over the years, Aks has developed a loyal fan following and is now considered one of the great thrillers of Hindi cinema.Soon after Raveena shared her post, fans flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages and nostalgic reactions.
Raveena Tandon’s latest release
On the professional front, Raveena Tandon was last seen in the multi-starrer comedy ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, directed by Ahmed Khan. The film features an ensemble cast that includes: Akshay KumarSuniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Disha Pataniand other actors.The comedy entertainer continues its theatrical run even as it enters its third week. According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 55 lakhs nett in India on Day 18, registering a 71.1 percent decline from the previous day’s earnings. Despite the expected weekday slowdown, ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ continues a steady overall run at the theater. The India net collection of the film now stands at Rs 130.10 crore, while the India gross collection has reached Rs 154.63 crore.The film also continued to increase its earnings overseas. The worldwide gross collection has now risen to Rs 187.48 crore, taking it closer to the Rs 190 crore milestone.