Akshay Kumar to be Seen as Prithviraj Chauhan: All You Need to Know About YRF’s Period Drama

Akshay Kumar’s next film will be a period drama and we are glad that we got our hands on the details of the project. By now, Akki has done several films based on the historic incidents like Rustom, Padman, Airlift etc. However, this is for the first time that we will see him in the form of a warrior king, none other than Prithviraj Chauhan. There have been TV serials based on the subject, but this is for the first time that the story of his bravery and love will be told on the big screen, reports DNA. Here is all you need to know about this period drama.

What Will be the Plot?

A source told the daily, “It will be mounted on a huge scale. The team will also recreate the 12th century for it. Chandraprakash has been planning to make a movie on Prithviraj Chauhan for the last two-and-a-half years now. This film will showcase Akshay as a warrior and also narrate the epic love story of Prithviraj and Sanyukta.”

Who are the Makers?

Talking about the makers of the movie, YRF and Tashan director Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the source revealed, “Akshay and YRF have been discussing to work together for quite some time. There were rumours that Shimit Amin is directing a film with him, but that’s not true. It’s another project that will be helmed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. Akshay has been his only choice for the role. Aditya loved his storytelling and decided to back the project.”

When Will the Shoot Start?

Another source close to the development tells the publication, “The project will roll out around mid-next year, after Akshay finishes Hera Pheri 3. Right now, the filmmaker and his team is busy with research and pre-production.” It will mark Akshay’s return to YRF, after a hiatus of 11 years. His last release was Tashan in 2008. Adi has bankrolled two big period ventures consecutively — this one and Ranbir Kapoor’s Shamshera that goes on floors by the end of this year.”

Who was Prithviraj Chauhan Exactly?

Even though the name has been in our readings since we learnt history in school, his exact story is untold. Chauhan was the son of King Someshvara. Apart from his sharp military skills, he is also known for his love story with the daughter of his enemy Kannauj King, Jaichand, known as Sanyukta. He was the last ruler of Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty.

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