As the biopic on the the late founder-president of Shiv Sena Bal Thackeray is in the making, the filmmakers wish to release the film worldwide and make it to the nomination of Academy Award. During the teaser launch of the film on Thursday, writer of the film Sanjay Raut, who is also the leader of Shiv Sena said, "Like the way the film 'Gandhi' reached out to the global audience and received an Oscar, I want the global audience to know about Bal saab through the film 'Thackeray' that can get Oscar nominations. So I wish on January 23, 2019, the film should not only release in India but also worldwide."

Bal Thackeray. File pic/AFP