Akshay Kumar’s multiple releases
Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, his first release of 2024. The star is known to have multiple releases in a year and this year will be no exception. One of his exciting upcoming releases is the C Sankaran Nair biopic. It has been reported that the period drama, which went on floors last year, has been titled The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair. Some even say that it’s called Shankara. The reports says that this the final approved title of this film, produced by Karan Johar.
It is titled as “Shankara”
The reports says , “The film is indeed being titled Shankara. After a lot of discussions, everyone came to the conclusion that Shankara is apt for this film and also has a Pan-India appeal. This name will be officially mentioned when the next press release or asset of the film is unveiled by the makers.”
Biopic
Besides Akshay Kumar, Shankara also stars R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, and it chronicles the lawyer’s battle against the British Raj to uncover Punjab Lieutenant Governor Michael O’Dwyer’s role in the ghastly 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It is based on the book ‘The Case That Shook The Empire’, written by Chettur Sankaran Nair’s great-grandson Raghu Palat and wife Pushpa Palat.
Karan Johar’s Announcement
During the announcement of the film, Karan Johar said, “I am extremely excited and honoured to back the film that will unravel the legendary courtroom battle that Sankaran Nair fought against the British Raj to uncover the truth about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Sankaran Nair’s bravery ignited the freedom struggle across the country and is a testament to the power of fighting for the truth.” Shankara will be helmed by debutant director Karan Singh Tyagi.
Alexx O’Nell shared an update
Recently, the actor Alexx O’Nell, who features in Shankara. He revealed that a major chunk of the shoot of the film is still pending. It now remains to be seen whether or not it makes it to cinemas this year.
Upcoming movies of Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday
Akshay Kumar will be seen in Sarfira which is directed by Sudha Kongara. It is remake of Soorarai Pottru which starred Suriya in leading role. Akshay will also be seen in extended cameo in Singham Again. Besides this, he is also doing sequels of Housefull and Welcome, titled Housefull 5 and Welcome To The Jungle respectively. He is also doing movie called Sky Force, which is based on Air Force. Another movie is also slated to release this year is Khel Khel Mein. Ananya Panday will make her digital debut with series called Call Me Bae. It is produced by Karan Johar.