Sky Force (film)
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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 |
Sky Force is an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani and produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios. It stars Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur.[1][2] The film is a retelling of India's retaliatory attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, described as India's first and deadliest airstrike.[3][4]
The film was officially announced in October 2023 with its title, prior to which the filming began in May 2023.[5] Principal photography took place in India, USA and United Kingdom until the film wrapped up in April 2024.[6][7]
Sky Force is scheduled to have a global theatrical release on 2 October 2024, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.[8]
Cast[edit]
- Akshay Kumar
- Veer Pahariya
- Sara Ali Khan
- Nimrat Kaur
Production[edit]
The film first came into development in June 2022, with pre-production done by March 2023.[9][10] Later actor Akshay Kumar confirmed the movie on 2 October 2023, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.[11] The film is inspired by India's retaliatory attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965.[12][13]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography began on 31 May 2023 in Mumbai.[14] The team arrived in Lucknow to begin second schedule on 24 August 2023.[15][16] Filming ended on 26 April 2024, having lasted 100 days, including 60 days for Kumar's part.[17]
The film was shot in Mumbai, Lucknow, Sitapur, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Delhi, Pathankot, UK and USA.[18][19]
Release[edit]
Sky Force film is set to theatrical release on 2 October 2024.[20]
References[edit]
- ^ "Sky Force: Akshay Kumar announces next film on India's 'first and deadliest' airstrike, Veer Pahariya to make his debut". Daily News and Analysis. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Sara Ali Khan And Nimrat Kaur To Join Akshay Kumar's Next". The Times of India. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Shah, Jigar (11 March 2024). "Akshay Kumar's Sky Force is based on the 1965 Pakistani Sargodha attack: Exclusive!". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar's Sky Force sheds light on India's first and deadliest airstrike; release date unveiled". The Indian Express. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Purohit, Rupal (24 May 2023). "Sky Force: Sara Ali Khan to reunite with Akshay Kumar for Maddock Films next; Here's everything you need to know". Bollywood Life. 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 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.
