Toilet Ek Prem Katha is criticized by Jaya Bachchan as a "flop film," saying, "Main aisi picture kabhi na dekhne jau."

Additionally, Jaya Bachchan referred to Toilet Ek Prem Katha as "a flop film." When it was released in 2017, the movie was a commercial triumph.

The title of Akshay Kumar's 2017 movie Toilet: Ek Prem Katha has drawn criticism from veteran star Jaya Bachchan. Jaya also asked the audience if they would watch a film with such a title in an interview with Indian TV. She referred to it as a "flop film" as well.

Jaya Bachchan critiques the title of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.

When Jaya Bachchan was discussing films with social messages, the movie was used as an example. "Abhi aap naam bhi dekhiye toh main aisi picturein khud kabhi na dekhne jau," she remarked. Toilet: Yeh koi naam hai, ek prem katha? Yeh koi title hai? I will never go to see such movies, therefore please bataiye aap logo me se kitne log iss tarah ki title wali film dekhne jayenge. Toilet: Is it called Ek Prem Katha? Is the title appropriate? How many of you are going to see movies with titles like that?

Some of the audience members raised their hands when she asked who would watch the film. The first thing Jaya said was, "Picture flop hai (It’s a flop film)."

Regarding the restroom: Ek Prem Katha
Shree Narayan Singh is the director of the comedy-drama Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017). In addition to Akshay, Bhumi Pednekar also appears in the movie. The elimination of open defecation and the value of toilets, particularly in rural areas, are emphasized in the movie. Critics gave the picture favorable reviews due to its performances and narrative.

Both domestically and internationally, it was a commercial triumph. The movie was nominated for three Filmfare Awards: Best Actor for Akshay, Best Film, and Best Director for Narayan Singh.

Regarding Akshay's movies
The last film in which Akshay appeared was Sky Force, which was helmed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani. Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur are also featured in Sky Force.

Fans can expect to see Akshay in Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla. Paresh Rawal and Tabu will also appear in the movie. The release date of Bhooth Bangla is set for April 2, 2026. There are rumors that Wamiqa Gabbi is involved.

Additionally, Akshay is working on Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. Ananya Panday and R Madhavan are also featured. On April 18, 2025, the movie, which is based on the life of C Sankaran Nair, India's leading lawyer, will be released. Karan Singh Tyagi is the director of the movie.