Actor Akshay Kumar will play the lead role in a Marathi film titled Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Actor Akshay Kumar will play the lead role in a Marathi film titled Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, it will release in theaters for Diwali 2023 in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
The film will be the latest addition to Bollywood's list of nationalist productions for months to come - from war dramas to historical sagas and mythology. Vicky Kaushal will play Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Sam Bahadur who was the army chief during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971; Ronnie Screwvala is producing two war films - Tejas starring Pippa and Kangana Ranaut on Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta who fought in the 1971 war. Kartik Aaryan will play an Air Force pilot in the film titled Captain India, as will Hrithik Roshan in Fighter.
Films based on patriotism have done well in theaters in the past as well. Producers are also buoyed by the response films such as Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl and Shershaah have seen on video streaming services recently. Trade experts say the patriotic film genre is here to stay, not just because people love stories of inspiring personalities but also noting that cinema has always reflected the mood of the nation, which is driven by the current government. Wearing patriotism on its sleeve, of course. , Especially with stars like Akshay Kumar, these films have a good track record. People want value for money, as well as a sense of community camaraderie and an adrenaline rush that brings national pride. From biopics to sports films to commercial entertainers, there are a variety of patriotic films coming up.
A senior studio executive, who requested anonymity, acknowledged that investing in these films makes business sense because of their ability to take people's minds off everyday troubles and the public good they do.
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