Bollywood`s Khiladi star Akshay Kumar is all praises for cinematographer turned director Laxman Utekar, with whom he has worked on films like 'Blue' and 'Boss'. Akshay recently attended the special screening of Marathi film 'Tapaal', which also marks Laxman`s directorial debut.

Ask Akshay about Laxman and his upcoming film 'Tapaal', and he compliments, "Laxman Utekar is a great cameraman. Today, as he has become a director with Marathi film Tapaal, I wish him great success. I know for a fact that he is going to make a good film. I haven`t seen the film but I know for sure because Laxman has the capability and the capacity. He is amazing."

He added further, "I have seen many cameramen turning directors and they are indeed great filmmakers. So you should look forward to Laxman Utekar`s work too on 26th September, when the film releases. Everyone should watch Tapaal. It`s going to be an enjoyable film."

'Tapaal' is National & International Award winning Marathi film set in a small village in the year 1977. It dwells with sympathy, concern and understanding on the bond between a little boy and a childless couple, and the social discrimination that they face. Produced by Maitreya Mass Media and distributed by Pickle Entertainment, starring the likes of Nandu Madhav, Veena Jamkar, Milind Gunaji, Urmila Kanetkar and introducing Rohit Utekar, 'Tapaal' is all set to release on 26th September 2014.

Even before its release, Laxman Utekar's directorial debut is creating the right buzz. It has been critically acclaimed and has even won various accolades & awards at different film festivals for its sterling performances. 'Tapaal' had its World Premiere at 18th Busan International Film Festival 2013, South Korea. It was selected in Indian Panorama Section at 44th IFFI (International Film festival 2013) and 9 other International Film Festivals as well. It was also screened at 3rd Eye Asian Film Festival and Pune Film Festival. That's not all. Veena Jamkar bagged the best actress award at South Africa Film Festival. While Rohit Utekar won Best Child Actor Award, Prakash Holkar got the best lyricist award for his emotional composition 'Don Disanchi Sawali ' at the Maharashtra state film Awards.