Akshay-Karan announce Battle of Saragarhi film title, release date; Salman backs out
Mumbai: Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar's collaboration, based on the Battle of Saragarhi, has been officially titled 'Kesari' and the film will arrive in cinema halls on Holi 2019.
The movie will be produced by Cape of Good Hope Films and Dharma Productions.
The Twitter handle of Karan's production house shared a poster revealing the details of the film, which was earlier known to be co-produced by Salman Khan, who later left the project.
"Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar proudly present 'Kesari' based on one of the bravest battles fought in India, 'The Battle of Saragarhi'.
"Directed by Anurag Singh and starring Akshay Kumar. Releasing Holi 2019," the post read.
Thrilled to announce the coming together of @karanjohar & @akshaykumar! #KesariHoli2019, directed by #AnuragSingh. @apoorvamehta18 pic.twitter.com/ksoEnAAs3t
— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) October 10, 2017
Akshay also tweeted, "A film I'm extremely excited about personally and emotionally... Kesari releasing Holi 2019."
A film I'm extremely excited about personally and emotionally... #Kesari releasing Holi 2019. pic.twitter.com/sDLrZWIl2R
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 10, 2017
While Karan wrote, "Extremely excited to see this exceptional and brave story unfold!!! KESARI Holi 2019."
Extremely excited to see this exceptional and brave story unfold!!! @akshaykumar #KESARI #holi2019 pic.twitter.com/8xisu1RBCS
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) October 10, 2017
Ajay Devgn and Rajkumar Santoshi are also rumoured to have been working on a film based on the Battle of Saragarhi.
Randeep Hooda is also attached to feature in a historical drama on the same subject.
