Watch: Akshay Kumar Unveils 'Sky Force' Film on Gandhi Jayanti: India's Deadliest Air Strike

Akshay Kumar will be seen in “Sky Force”, set around the 1965 India-Pakistan War. It is based on the ‘true story of India’s first air strike’.

Actor Akshay Kumar promoted his new film “Sky Power” on Monday’s occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Akshay posted a short video on Instagram, informing his fans that the film will release next year.

‘Sky Force’ date announcement

The one-minute video begins with a voice threatening India before the 1965 war. The text in the video reads: “Mohammed Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan, 6 September 1965, Indo-Pak War.”

This is followed by a video of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri Shastri responding to the threats. The text in the video then says: “The fictional story of India’s first and worst air strike.

About ‘Sky Force‘

“Sky Force”, Sandeep Kolani and Abhishek, Directed by Kapur. Akshay Kumar’s starrer ‘Sky Power’ will mark Veer Paharia’s Bollywood debut. The film will be released in theaters on October 2, 2024. The film is produced by Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan. Written by Sandeep Kewlani.

Sharing the video on Instagram, Akshay wrote in the caption, “Aaj Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti ke din saara desh keh raha hai (Today on the day of Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti, the whole country is saying) – Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan, Jai Vigyaan, Jai Anusadhan.

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No better day than today to announce the incredible story of “Sky Force”: Our untold story of India’s first and deadliest airstrike. Give it love, please. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat. Presented by Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan, “Sky Force” takes flight in cinemas on 2nd October 2024.”

Akshay reportedly filmed for ‘Sky Force’ in August

In August, Akshay was seen shooting in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh for a film. He was spotted riding a motorcycle amidst heavy security.

A sea of fans thronged the ground in order to catch a glimpse of the actor. Akshay waved at his fans, while riding the bike. He could not meet them personally as they were standing behind the fence. Reportedly, Akshay was then shooting “Sky Force”.

Akshay’s upcoming films

fans will see Akshay in several movies in the next few months, including the upcoming survival drama Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue. Starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles, the film is all set to hit the theatres on October 6.

Helmed by Tinu Suresh Desai, Mission Ranignaj is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Ajay Kapoor.