Highlights
- Prithviraj trailer was released at a grand launch event that was organized in Mumbai
- The period film stars Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar, Sonu Sood, and Sanjay Dutt in crucial roles
- Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, it is based on the life story of Prithviraj Chauhan
Prithviraj Trailer OUT: After much wait, the makers of Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar, Sonu Sood, and Sanjay Dutt starrer finally released the trailer of the film. Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the trailer was released at a grand launch event that was organized in Mumbai on Monday. The glimpses from the event were shared by big screen entertainer Yash Raj Films on Twitter during which the actor got emotional while remembering his mother Aruna Bhatia who passed away on September 8 last year. Based on the life story of the fearless and mighty king Prithviraj Chauhan, the film shows how the legendary warrior fought valiantly against the merciless invader Muhammad Ghori.
Coming back to the trailer, it showed Akshay Kumar playing the titular role. Manushi who is marking her debut with the movie is seen playing the role of his beloved Princess Sanyogita. Shared by Akshay on Instagram, the post of the trailer was captioned, "शौर्य और वीरता की अमर कहानी… यह है कहानी सम्राट पृथ्वीराज चौहान की ।To experience the trailer check LINK IN BIO Releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Celebrate Samrat #Prithviraj Chauhan with #YRF50 only at a theatre near you on 3rd June."
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Akshay was speaking at the sidelines of the film's trailer launch. Elaborating on the same, Akshay said, "I have been working in the industry for thirty years and I have to say that I haven't seen a historical film of this scale in my career spanning three decades. I felt a sense of accomplishment after portraying the character of such a great man, I would like to thank my director Chandraprakash Dwivedi and producer Aditya Chopra."
He further mentioned how he got to know the titular character beyond the scope of the script through a book, "When we were about to embark on the journey of the film, the director gave me a book on Prithviraj Chauhan. After reading that book I realised how great warrior is Prithviraj Chauhan."
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The historical drama also features Sonu Sood and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles of Chand Vardai and Kaka Kanha respectively. 'Prithviraj' is set to release on June 3 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The film was earlier scheduled to hit the screens on January 21 but got postponed due to the outbreak of Omicron in the country.
The director of the film is best known for directing the television epic 'Chanakya' and the critically acclaimed film 'Pinjar'.
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