Sidharth Malhotra starrer Shershaah to arrive on Amazon Prime Video in August, makers announce release with a thrilling teaser

Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani starrer Shershaah has become the latest Bollywood offering to skip theatrical queues and join the OTT bandwagon. Based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC) the film will arrive on Amazon Prime Video in the week leading up to Independence Day.

The film marks the first collaboration between Dharma Production and Amazon Prime Video for a digital release. Shershaah will release on the streaming platform on August 12.

Shershaah is a story of valour, love and sacrifice, and is inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC). The film celebrates his valiant spirit and honors his invaluable sacrifice in the Kargil War of 1999. Staying true to his codename ‘Shershaah’, Captain Batra’s valiant fight and ultimate sacrifice were instrumental in India’s victory.

“Shershaah is the true story of a war hero whose indomitable spirit and bravery brought victory to our nation. His sacrifices are invaluable and his life is an inspiration for generations to come. We are extremely glad to have found a home for what I believe is a true cinematic marvel, in Amazon Prime Video, and are excited to mark the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship with them. Shershaah is our homage to the valour of our soldiers and I hope every viewer's heart swells with pride watching this film,” said Karan Johar in a statement.

Directed by Vishnu Varadhan and jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment, Shershaah is slated to be the biggest Bollywood war drama of the year and will release as a lead up to the Independence Day weekend. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in lead roles and Shiv Panditt, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himmanshu Ashok Malhotra,  Nikitin Dheer, Ankita Goraya, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar and Pawan Chopra in pivotal roles.