28 April,2026 01:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Akshay Kumar (Pic/Yogen Shah)
Akshay Kumar has been an actor on a roll with multiple films in his kitty. In 2022, he was supposed to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mahesh Manjrekar-directed Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat. However, the film faced delays as it was put on hold due to budget constraints. Recent reports were rife that it has been shelved. Now, a source confirmed that the film is very much on track and will release in 2027.
A report in Zoom stated that the film has been shelved due to financial issues. The producer Vaseem Qureshi faced financial challenges, putting the film on an indefinite hold. The report also suggests that a major portion of the film had already been shot. The makers allegedly faced budget-related problems, which forced the production to come to a halt midway.
Now, a source close to the film debunked the claims and told Bollywood Hungama, "The shoot of the film has been successfully completed and right now, post-production is going on. There has indeed been a delay, but a team has been dedicatedly working on the film regularly."
The source continued, "Akshay Kumar has shot for the film for 25 days and has poured life into the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Moreover, Mahesh Manjrekar has mounted the film on a grand scale. It has shaped up to be one of the grandest films in Indian cinema."
When asked about the release date, the source added, "The makers are yet to lock the release, but at present, they are eyeing the January 1, 2027 slot. An official announcement will be made once the makers finalise the release."
The project was announced in 2022, and it was also supposed to star Pravin Tarde, Hardeek Joshi, Vishal Nikam, Jay Dudhane, Utkarsha Shinde, and Virat Madke in important roles. It was scheduled for a Diwali 2023 release. The film was special for many reasons. It was set to mark Akshay Kumar's Marathi film debut and also promised a grand cinematic story based on the bravery of seven legendary Maratha warriors. Akshay Kumar's first look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had also become a talking point when it was released.
