It is learnt that Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar is making his Marathi debut as Shivaji in veteran Mahesh Manjrekar directorial “Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat”.

It is learnt that Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar is making his Marathi debut as Shivaji in veteran Mahesh Manjrekar directorial “Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat”.

Produced by Vaseem Qureshi, the film is based on the story of seven valiant warriors who had the sole aim of bringing Shivaji Maharaj’s dream of Swarajya to reality, writing one of the most glorious pages of history.

Notably, mahurat shot event for the film was held in Mumbai on Wednesday with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and MNS chief Raj Thackeray in attendance. The announcement comes days following the release of Akshay’s fifth film of the year, Ram Setu. The film features him as archaeologist who goes on a mission to save the old structure.

For the Khiladi Kumar, It’s a dream come true role and to portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the big screen is a very huge responsibility. He was taken aback when Raj sir asked him to portray this role. Akshay feels good to be working for the first time with director Mahesh Manjrekar, and and an experience.

For director Mahesh Manjrekar too the film is his dream project for which he has been working for past 7 years since it needed a lot of research. It is by far the biggest and grandest Marathi film to be made and with its release nation-wide, he wants people to know the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the most powerful Hindu King. He feels very fortunate to have Akshay Kumar on board to play the character of Shivaji Maharaj, as he believes he’s perfect for the role.

As per Maha CM Eknath Shinde this movie will be a super hit and he extends his good wishes to both Akshay and Manjrekar. are with them. Infact, Shiv Sena Supremo Balasahab Thackeray used to stand with Marathi cinemas and Raj Thackeray is also supporting the cinema.

News Input K.V.Raman