One of Vicky Kaushal’s most awaited films, Sam Bahadur, has got a release date. The actor, on Thursday, shared a clip in which he is seen walking in uniform, with his back facing the camera with two columns of soldiers on either side of him. The video ends with the words, “In cinemas. 01.12.2023,” and fades to show the title card of the film. In the caption, Vicky Kaushal wrote, “365 days to go…#SamBahadur in cinemas 1.12.2023,” and tagged the team of the film. For the unversed, Sam Bahadur is the biopic of the late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and is directed by Meghana Gulzar.
Replying to the post, Vicky Kaushal’s father, Sham Kaushal said, “All the best, Puttar. Proud of you. God bless the film and the whole team with all the success.” Director Aditya Dhar said, “Angaar,” with fire emojis and actor-director Anand Tiwari dropped celebration emojis.
Produced by Ronnie Screwvala, the much anticipated Meghna Gulzar directorial “SamBahadur”, starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, is set to release in cinemas on 1st December 2023. The film also stars Sanya Malhotra as Manekshaw’s wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The makers dropped the first unit of the film today, announcing the date exactly a year before release next year— soaring the excitement for a long-awaited project among the audience. The video showcases a battalion of army officers paving the way for Sam Bahadur. The film has been a topic of conversation with Vicky’s uncanny resemblance and realistic portrayal of Sam since the time it was announced and now, with makers dropping its release date, it is set to create more excitement.
Earlier in October, Vicky had shared pictures from the film’s shooting in an outdoor location after the team completed a schedule. “With that, we close the first outdoor schedule of Sam Bahadur,” director Meghna had said in the video, while Vicky had said, “It’s a schedule wrap.”
Sam Manekshaw’s Army career spanned over four decades and five wars. He was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal and his military victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film stars Vicky Kaushal as Sam Manekshaw, Sanya Malhotra as Manekshaw’s wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Before Sam Bahadur, Vicky Kaushal will be seen in Govinda Naam Mera with Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani.
