Akshay Kumar To Play Prithiviraj Chauhan In Prithiviraj, Film To Clash With Kangana Ranaut’s Dhaakad!

It had been announced quite some time back that Akshay Kumar might be joining hands with Yash Raj Films after a long time. It was also said that he would portray a historical character for the first time in the film. Yes, he would portray none other than Prithiviraj Chauhan. However, the film had not been officially announced!

And today, on the occasion of Akshay’s 52^nd birthday, the production house has finally announced the film. Akshay Kumar himself took to Twitter to reveal the news. Posting the announcement promo, the actor wrote,

Elated to share about my 1st historical film on my birthday!Humbled to have the opportunity to play a hero I look up to for his valor & values- Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan in one of my biggest films #Prithviraj.

Check out the promo here:

Incidentally, Prithviraj will also be YRF's first historical film. Well, with the Diwali release slot, the film will clash with Kangana Ranaut’s Dhaakad, whose promo has already caught our attention with the actress’ Dhaakad avatar.

Prithviraj will also star Sanjay Dutt as the main antagonist. The film will be directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi. Apart from Prithviraj, Akshay Kumar will be seen in Housefull 4, Good News, Sooryavanshi, Laxxmi Bomb and Bachchan Panday. In fact, Akshay has taken three major holiday releases as Laxxmi Bomb is supposed to release on Eid 2020 and Bachchan Panday has Chritmas 2020 as the tentative release date.