Akshay Kumar, fresh from the success of OMG 2 and on the verge of releasing his upcoming movie Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue, has thrilled his fans on Gandhi Jayanti by revealing his new project, Sky Force. Today, October 2, which also coincides with the birthdate of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, under whose tenure the film is set, serves as the perfect occasion for the announcement.

The narrative of the movie encapsulates the courage and patriotism exhibited by the uniformed men who played a crucial role in executing India's inaugural and deadliest air strike against Pakistan, defying all challenges. Akshay and the makers shared the official announcement on their social media platforms, along with the release date.

Akshay Kumar shares official announcement of Sky Force

Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram to share the announcement video, offering a glimpse of PM Lal Bahadur Shastri's impactful speech from that era alongside the movie's official logo. The caption reads, “Aaj Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti ke din saara desh keh raha hai- Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhaan (Today on the day of Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti, the whole country is saying - Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Science, Jai Research). No better day than today to announce the incredible story of #SkyForce: Our untold story of India’s first and deadliest airstrike. Give it love, please. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat. Presented by Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan, Sky Force takes flight in cinemas on 2nd October 2024.”

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More about Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force

This endeavor is poised to showcase the emerging talent of young actor Veer Pahariya in a significant role, infusing a burst of fresh energy into the project. Akshay Kumar has been immersed in the film's shooting for the past few weeks, even celebrating his birthday on September 9 on the sets in Lucknow. Talented actresses Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur are also reportedly part of the movie. Co-directed by Sandeep Kelwani and Abhishek Kapur, with creative production helmed by Amar Kaushik, Sky Force is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande. The film is slated to grace the big screens on October 2, 2024.

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