Mumbai, December 01: Based on the life story of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the makers of the much anticipated upcoming film 'Sam Bahadur', has dropped the teaser on social media. The biopic, which is helmed by Meghna Gulzar, will feature Vicky Kaushal stepping into the shoes of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
Apart from the teaser, the makers have also shared the release date of the movie. As per the social media post, the Sam Bahadur will hit the theatres on December 1, 2023. "365 days to go… #SamBahadur in cinemas 1.12.2023," the production house captioned the post on its official Twitter page.
In the clip, Vicky is dressed in the Indian Army’s uniform and walking amidst Army personnel, who make way for him. The actor’s face is not visible in the teaser.
Sam Bahadur is based on the life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, and his career in the Indian Army over four decades and multiple 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.
The film, which marks the second collaboration between Meghna and Vicky after 2018's "Raazi", went on floors in August. It also stars Sanya Malhotra as Manekshaw's wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
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