We have tried to present his life story in the most authentic way possible and the film is a homage to his unmatched bravery and courage," he added. Akshay’s fans have been excited about the film ever since he announced the same back in 2019. "We hope that Indians worldwide love our salute to this mighty braveheart. The Prithviraj-Sanyogita love story is considered one of the most fascinating stories from the legends. (Subrata Chakraborty & Amit Ray, Bhansali’s set designers for Padmaavat, are credited here as well) Based on Prithviraj Raso, a Braj Bhasha epic poem about the life of Prithviraj Chauhan, the film stars Akshay Kumar as Prithviraj Chauhan, with debutante. YRF and Akshay Kumar enter the fray with Prithviraj. He fell in love with Rajkumari Sanyogita, the princess of Kannauj and the daughter of King Jaichand. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has made the historical not just coveted but a fashionable genre. Prithviraj built Qila Rai Pithora in Delhi. The more I read about him, the more I was awed by how he lived and breathed every single second of his glorious life for his country and his values," the 54-year-old actor said in a statement.Ĭalling Prithviraj a legend, Kumar said he was one of the "bravest warriors, upright kings" of the country. Prithviraj Chauhan was a Suryavanshi Rajput. This is our tribute to his heroism and his life. "The teaser of Prithviraj captures the soul of the film, the essence of the life of the legendary warrior Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, who knew no fear. Kumar unveiled the teaser of the film, scheduled to release worldwide on January 21, 2022, on social media. The film is directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, best known for helming the television epic Chanakya (1991) and the 2003 film adaptation of Amrita Pritam's novel Pinjar. In the Yash Raj Films-backed project, Kumar essays the titular role of the warrior, who fought "valiantly against the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor", a statement from the production house read. Superstar Akshay Kumar on Monday said his upcoming historical film Prithviraj, based on the life of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, is a homage to the emperor's "bravery and courage" showcased in the most authentic manner by the team.