Akshay Kumar delayed PadMan's release to help Padmaavat director

After the news broke out of Akshay Kumar delaying PadMan's release to avoid clash with Padmaavat, the real reason has been revealed in a joint press conference.

The actor and director of Padmaavat, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, held a joint press conference to elaborate about this decision.

He said, "Sanjay Leela Bhansali came to meet me while I was rehearsing for a show and requested me to push #Padman's release," and added, "I've worked in two films with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Very difficult to not help when someone like him says he needs it."

The actor also apologised for informing the audiences this late and explained that at this point of time there is no use of clashing. "I am so grateful for my studios Sony and Kriarj for accepting this as they have also put in the money."

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali also thanked Akshay for the gesture and said, "I think for the gesture that Akshay has made, we all have to give a big round of applause because this is really unheard of," and thanked Akshay again. Sanjay then left the press conference while Akshay continued to answer questions.