Megastar Amitabh Bachchan-starrer comedy-drama film 'Piku', which has been directed by Shoojit Sircar, will release this May 8.

A still from 'Piku'

The film also stars Deepika Padukone and Irrfan.

Bachchan, 72, took to Twitter to share the release date.

"'PIKU ' the film... Deepika, Irrfan, AB with Shoojit Sarkar director... confirmed release May 8 by Adi Chopra YRF and Sony," the actor tweeted.

Distributed by Yash Raj Films, the film deals with the relationship between father and daughter, played by Bachchan and Padukone respectively.