Akshay Kumar as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. (courtesy: akshaykumar)
Akshay Kumar, who is all set to make his Marathi film debut with Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat, shared the first look from the film on Tuesday. The actor stars as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the period drama that is being directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Sharing the first look from the film on social media, Akshay wrote: "Jai Bhawani, Jai Shivaji." Earlier on Tuesday, the actor announced his association with the project by sharing a post and he wrote in Hindi: "Today I am starting the shooting of Marathi film Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Sat in which I am lucky to be able to play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ji. I will do my best by taking inspiration from her life and blessing of Mother Jijau! Keep your blessings on us."
Check out the video posted by Akshay Kumar:
Here's what Akshay Kumar posted earlier:
Akshay Kumar got a huge shout out from Sooryavanshi co-star Ajay Devgn, who tweeted: "Dear Akshay Kumar, looking forward to seeing you essay the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Marathi film - Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat. He is my favourite Maratha hero and I'm happy yet another film is being made saluting this great warrior."
Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat will be produced by Vaseem Qureshi. It is all set to release in cinemas on Diwali 2023 in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.