Sky Force is an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films and Jio Studios.[1][2] It stars Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan, Sharad Kelkar and Suniel Shetty.[3] The film is a retelling of India's retaliatory attack on Sargodha airbase of Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, described as India's first and deadliest airstrike.[4][5]
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| Directed by | Sandeep Kewlani Abhishek Anil Kapur |
| Written by | Sandeep Kewlani Aamil Keeyan Khan Niren Bhatt |
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| Cinematography | Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran |
| Edited by | Syed Shafqat Ali |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The film was officially announced in October 2023. Filming commenced in May 2023 in Mumbai.[6] Principal photography wrapped up in April 2024 lasting for 100 days, with the film shot in India, USA and United Kingdom.[7][8]
The film is scheduled to release in worldwide theatres on 2 October 2024.[9]
Cast edit
- Akshay Kumar as Inspector Ravi Pratap, Amar's cousin brother
- Veer Pahariya
- Nimrat Kaur
- Sara Ali Khan
- Sharad Kelkar
- Neeraj Sood
- Suniel Shetty as Inspector Amar Kapoor, Ravi's cousin brother
Production edit
The film first came into development in June 2022, with pre-production done by March 2023.[10][11] The film was officially announced on 2 October 2023, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.[12][13] The film is inspired by India's retaliatory attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965.[14][15]
Filming edit
Principal photography began on 31 May 2023 in Mumbai.[16] Filming moved to Lucknow in August 2023.[17][18] The shooting was officially wrapped up on 26 April 2024.[19][20]
The film was shot over a period of 100 days (including 60 days for Akshay Kumar) in locations such as Mumbai, Lucknow, Sitapur, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Delhi, Pathankot, UK and USA.[21]
Release edit
Sky Force is set for theatrical release on 2 October 2024.[22]
References edit
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- ^ "Sky Force (2024)". Letterboxd. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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- ^ Giri, Aditi (2 October 2023). "Sky Force: Akshay Kumar To Headline Film Based On India's First Air Strike Attack Against Pakistan". News 18. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Sara Ali Khan to be paired with ex-boyfriend Veer Pahariya in Sky Force". Bollywood Hungama. June 3, 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar shoots for 'Sky Force' in Lucknow; videos from sets leak online - WATCH". The Times of India. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Arya, Prachi (August 25, 2023). "WATCH: Akshay Kumar begins 'Sky Force' shoot in Lucknow after 'OMG 2' success". India Today. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar announces new film Sky Force on Gandhi Jayanti; shares teaser of the film about 'India's deadliest air strike'". Hindustan Times. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Mankad, Himesh (8 March 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar to start Dinesh Vijan's Sky Force from May". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (8 March 2023). "Akshay Kumar to team up with Dinesh Vijan for a new film Sky Force; deets inside : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2 October 2023). "Akshay Kumar to headline aerial action film 'Sky Force', teaser and release date out". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "WATCH: Akshay Kumar Announces Upcoming Film Sky Force, To Release on October 2, 2024". The Free Press Journal. October 2, 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ Srivastava, Aditi (March 11, 2024). "Sky Force - Did you know Akshay Kumar's film is based on the 1965 Pakistani Sargodha attack?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2 October 2023). "Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force, based on India's first and deadliest air strike, to release on October 2, 2024 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Saxena, Deep (24 August 2023). "Akshay Kumar lands in Lucknow, begins shoot for Sky Force in Sitapur". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar reaches Lucknow to shoot for 'Sky Force' co-starring Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur". Mid-Day. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Latest updates on Akshay Kumar beginning his shoot for Sky Force in Sitapur". Filmfare. August 25, 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force wraps up; to retain its scheduled date on October 2, 2024". Bollywood Hungama. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Anand, Akriti (26 April 2024). "Akshay Kumar Completes Next Film Sky Force Shoot, Action Drama To Release On THIS Date; Report". News 18. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ Arya, Prachi (August 25, 2023). "WATCH: Akshay Kumar begins 'Sky Force' shoot in Lucknow after 'OMG 2' success". India Today. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2 October 2023). "Akshay Kumar to headline aerial action film 'Sky Force', teaser and release date out". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
