Sooryavanshi release date: Diwali weekend is upon us (almost) and the movie-going crowds are gearing up to watch the multi-starrer action-drama cop film Sooryavanshi. With the oft-paired couple Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead, this has been a highly anticipated release among fans. It is part of director Rohit Shetty's 'copverse' that also includes titles Singham, Singham Returns and Simmba.
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The release of the film saw multiple delays owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, as also happened with other Bollywood films this year. Its initial release date in March was pushed to April and then indefinitely.
The brutal second wave of the pandemic in India, at its peak between April and May, cleared into a lower national case count that continues. Experts have warned, however, that a third wave may be imminent.
Sooryavanshi Release Date And Platform: What You Should Know
A ">trailer for Sooryavanshi released last year on March 2.
Fans can enjoy the big-screen experience for Sooryavanshi, which is getting a theatrical release on November 5 (Friday). An OTT premiere is expected after four weeks. More here.
Kumar plays DCP Veer Sooryavanshi, head of an anti-terrorism squad in India. His character was revealed towards the tail end of the 'copverse' film Simmba, the precedent to Sooryavanshi. Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh, leads of the previous 'copverse' films have an extended cameo in the upcoming release.
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The supporting cast includes names like Jackie Shroff, Gulshan Grover, Niharica Raizada and Jaaved Jaaferi. Earlier today, Grover sparked rumours of MS Dhoni's possible appearance in the film when he shared a photo with the cricketer from the set. "On the sets of #Sooryavanshi with brother @msdhoni . What? Is MS Dhoni acting in the film or happened to filming in the same studio?" he wrote with the photo that has now gone viral.
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