The first teaser of Akshay Kumar-starrer Prithviraj is out and he can be seen leading all the way in the new video. Produced by Yash Raj Films, Prithviraj marks the Bollywood debut of Manushi Chilar who plays Sanyogita in the film that is also YRF’s first historical. The new film is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan and Akshay is playing the lead role.
The film will trace the legendary warrior’s valiant fight against the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor. Talking about the film, Akshay said in a press statement, “The teaser of Prithviraj captures the soul of the film, the essence of the life of the legendary warrior Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan who knew no fear. This is our tribute to his heroism and his life. The more I read about him, the more I was awed by how he lived and breathed every single second of his glorious life for his country and his values.”
“He is a legend, he is one of the bravest warriors and he is one of the most upright kings that our country has ever seen. We hope that Indians worldwide love our salute to this mighty braveheart. We have tried to present his life story in the most authentic way possible and the film is a homage to his unmatched bravery and courage,” he added.
Prithviraj is being directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi who directed the biggest television epic Chanakya – based on the life and times of the most influential political strategist of India and the multiple award-winning Pinjar. Prithviraj will release worldwide on January 21, 2022.