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Amitabh-Dhanush's Shamitabh to Release on February 6

Image: Shamitabh's Facebook page
Image: Shamitabh's Facebook page

Amitabh Bachchan and southern superstar Dhanush starrer Shamitabh will release worldwide on February 6, 2015, Eros International Media Limited said on Wednesday.

Eros is the co-producer of Shamitabh, along with billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, stock market veteran Radhakrishnan Damani, Abhishek Bachchan and Gauri Shinde and R Balki. R Balki is also the director of the movie.

Shamitabh also marks R Balki's third directorial venture with Amitabh Bachchan. Cheeni Kum and Paa are the earlier collaborations of Amitabh Bachchan and R Balki.

Along with Amitabh Bachchan and Dhanush, Shamitabh also stars Akshara Haasan- Kamal Haasan's and Sarika's daughter. Shamitabh marks Akshara's acting debut.

"Shamitabh is an exciting collaboration with Balki whose films feature contemporary themes with strong content and fabulous casting. With this film, we wish to present a heartwarming story that will entertain fans and audiences with an unforgettable experience," Sunil Lulla, managing director, Eros International Media Ltd said.

Shamitabh will be Dhanush's second Hindi film after Raanjhanaa.

The Eros stock was up 0.32 per cent at Rs 263.50 on the BSE at 1:30 pm.