It's a wrap for 'Kesari': Parineeti Chopra shares her first look with Akshay Kumar

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar's much awaited film "Kesari", based on the Battle of Saragarhi, will arrive in cinema halls on March 21, 2019.

Akshay and Parineeti Chopra took to Twitter on Monday to announce the release date of the film. Both the actors also shared the pictures of the their respective looks from the film. The third and final schedule of the film was wrapped up in Jaipur. The filming is now complete.

"And it's a wrap for #Kesari... A film which swells up my chest with immense pride. See you in cinemas on 21st March,2019," Akshay tweeted.

Parineeti Chopra will be seen playing Akshay Kumar's love interest in the patriotic drama. Dressed in a maroon kurta, the 'Meri Pyari Bindu' star looks every inch a rustic village belle. Parineeti wrote, "Anytime I watched a war movie, it was the love story of those brave men that kept me going..so proud to be a part of this epic experience!!! Thank you Akshay sir, Kjo & Anurag sir for allowing me to be a part of your vision.

"You all have made one of the most beautiful movies people will ever see!! People - Don't miss it on 21 Mar 2019!"

Directed by Anurag Singh and the story is about Havildar Ishar Singh who participates in the Battle of Saragarhi, which saw 21 valiant soldiers from the Sikh regiment losing their lives, while wanting to earn the respect of his estranged daughter. Akshay Kumar plays the role of Havaldar Ishar Singh.

The movie is produced by Cape of Good Hope Films and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.