Akshay Kumar is all set to give his fans some chilling bones with the film ‘Airlift’. The actor who has lately been drifting away from comedy and is taking up serious roles is again ready to show off his versatility with the film ‘Airlift’. The film is bases on true events. The poster of the film already impressed the audience with its monochrome look and the teaser is a glimpse to what the movie is all about.
The Khiladi of the tinsel town Akshay Kumar who is known for his spontaneous screen presence is looking promising as ever in the teaser. The teaser initiates with Akshay introducing himself as Ranjit Katyal. With no colors and a shady background, the teaser gives us a hint of seriousness and thrill. The edgy teaser further carries on with a narration like story and introduces the situation of the 1990s. Taking a drastic turn, it jumps to the deadly and gripping scene of the Gulf War.
The movie is based on the Gulf War with the backdrop of Kuwait, the film revolves around the fate of the Indians who were trapped in Kuwait and got affected from the war. The teaser itself has loads of action and gripping scenes which make you all the more curious.
The guns, the firings, the chaos, the burnings and the canons give the over view of the situation of the historic event. The war which cost a big black mark on the 1, 70,000 Indian refugees is often highlighted in the teaser. Akshay Kumar in his perfection is seen in a rugged look. The actor as always is deeply drenched into the character.
The teaser further states that the film is not just about refugees but it’s more about the India’s mission. The film is said to be one of a kind as there has been no such depiction of the war in recent times. Directed by Raja Menon, the film also stars Nimrat Kaur opposite Akshay Kumar. The film is slated to release on 22 January 2016.