Mumbail, November 02: In a major development, Khiladi Kumar aka Akshay Kumar is soon going to make his Marathi debut with Mahesh Manjrekar’s upcoming regional language movie.
As per the announcement, Akshay Kumar will play Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj role in a Marathi pan-India film titled ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat.’
During the event, makers also released Akshay’s first look from the film on the big screen. It was followed by the seven actors who will be playing the roles of the seven Maratha warriors. The event was also attended by various dignitaries including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray.
Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat is produced by Vaseem Qureshi.
While speaking about playing the iconic role in his Marathi-language debut, Akshay said, “It’s a dream come true role for me. I think portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the big screen is a very huge responsibility. I was taken aback when Raj sir asked me to portray this role. I feel so good to be playing this part and it’s going to be a dream come true role for me. Also, I will be working for the first time with Director Mahesh Manjrekar, and it is going to be an experience.”
Speaking about the film and team, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, “This movie will be a super hit, my good wishes are with them. Babasaheb Thackeray used to stand with Marathi cinemas, Raj Thackeray is also supporting the cinema.”
The movie is going to hit the screens on Diwali 2023 in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.