Karan Johar's film featuring Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan, based on C. Sankaran Nair, is set to be released on this date.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: Actors Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday are set to star in an upcoming film centered on the life of C. Sankaran Nair, one of India’s prominent barristers. The film is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi.

C. Sankaran Nair was known for his efforts against the British Raj, particularly in revealing the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

On October 18, Dharma Productions announced the release date for this untitled project via their official Instagram account, confirming that the film will hit theaters on March 14 next year.

The accompanying caption states, "Ek ankahi kahani, ek ansuna sach...Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan & Ananya Panday - this untitled film is releasing in cinemas on 14th March, 2025. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi."

This project draws inspiration from the book "The Case That Shook The Empire," authored by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, with Raghu being the great-grandson of C. Sankaran Nair.

In 2021, Karan Johar shared his enthusiasm for the project on Instagram, expressing excitement and honor in bringing C. Sankaran Nair's untold story to the big screen.

Karan Singh Tyagi is directing the film, though details about the cast were not initially disclosed. A note from Dharma Productions shared on Instagram described the film as uncovering the legendary courtroom battle that Sankaran Nair fought against the British Raj to reveal the truth about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. It emphasizes his bravery, which inspired the freedom struggle across India and serves as a testament to the importance of fighting for the truth.

For context, C. Sankaran Nair was a former President of the Indian National Congress and a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council.