'Hero' remake to release on July 3, 2015

'Hero', Salman Khan's first film production under his new banner SKF, is all set to hit theatres on July 3 this year.

Sooraj Pancholi in 'Hero' and Salman Khan

The film, starring debutante actors Sooraj Pancholi and Sunil Shetty's daughter Athiya, is the remake of the superhit 1983 film of the same name. The upcoming film is helmed by 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' director Nikhil Advani.

"'Hero' will release on July 3. BeingSalmanKhan first Home Production. Introducing Sooraj Pancholiand Athiya Shetty.

Proud day for me," Nikhil tweeted. SKF (Salman Khan Films) is the second production house of the superstar after SKBH (Salman Khan Being Human) productions, which was behind national-award winning movie 'Chillar Party'.