Jaya Bachchan criticized the title of 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' as unappealing, deeming it a flop. However, the film received acclaim for addressing sanitation issues in rural India, even earning praise from Bill Gates. The movie, starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, highlighted societal challenges related to open defecation and the importance of constructing toilets.