Sky Force is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language war film directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films, and Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios.[1] The film stars Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan.[2] It is a take on India's retaliatory attack on Sargodha airbase of Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, described as India's first and deadliest airstrike.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Sandeep Kewlani Abhishek Anil Kapur |
| Written by | Sandeep Kewlani Aamil Keeyan Khan Niren Bhatt |
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| Cinematography | Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran |
| Edited by | Syed Shafqat Ali |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Officially announced in October 2023, Sky Force began filming in May 2023 in Mumbai.[5] The principal photography wrapped up in late-April 2024, spanning 100 days, with shooting held in parts of India, US and UK.[6][7]
Sky Force is set to release on 24 January 2025, coinciding with the Republic Day.[8]
Cast
editProduction
editThe film first came into development in June 2022, with pre-production done by March 2023.[9][10] The film was officially announced on 2 October 2023, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.[11][12] The film is inspired by India's retaliatory attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965.[13][14]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began on 31 May 2023 in Mumbai.[15] Filming moved to Lucknow in August 2023.[16][17] The shooting was officially wrapped up on 26 April 2024.[18][19]
The film was shot over a period of 100 days (including 60 days for Akshay Kumar) in locations such as Mumbai, Lucknow, Sitapur, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Delhi, Pathankot, UK and USA.[20]
Release
editInitially planned to release on 2 October 2024, Sky Force is set for theatrical release on 24 January 2025.[21]
References
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- ^ Giri, Aditi (2 October 2023). "Sky Force: Akshay Kumar To Headline Film Based On India's First Air Strike Attack Against Pakistan". News 18. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Sky Force: Akshay Kumar announces next film on India's 'first and deadliest' airstrike, Veer Pahariya to make his debut". Daily News and Analysis. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar shoots for 'Sky Force' in Lucknow; videos from sets leak online - WATCH". The Times of India. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Arya, Prachi (25 August 2023). "WATCH: Akshay Kumar begins 'Sky Force' shoot in Lucknow after 'OMG 2' success". India Today. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force to release on January 24, 2025, makers to drop trailer on Christmas: Report". Bollywood Hungama. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Mankad, Himesh (8 March 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar to start Dinesh Vijan's Sky Force from May". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (8 March 2023). "Akshay Kumar to team up with Dinesh Vijan for a new film Sky Force; deets inside : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar to headline aerial action film 'Sky Force', teaser and release date out". The Hindu. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "WATCH: Akshay Kumar Announces Upcoming Film Sky Force, To Release on October 2, 2024". The Free Press Journal. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ Srivastava, Aditi (11 March 2024). "Sky Force - Did you know Akshay Kumar's film is based on the 1965 Pakistani Sargodha attack?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2 October 2023). "Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force, based on India's first and deadliest air strike, to release on October 2, 2024 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Saxena, Deep (24 August 2023). "Akshay Kumar lands in Lucknow, begins shoot for Sky Force in Sitapur". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar reaches Lucknow to shoot for 'Sky Force' co-starring Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur". Mid-Day. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Latest updates on Akshay Kumar beginning his shoot for Sky Force in Sitapur". Filmfare. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force wraps up; to retain its scheduled date on October 2, 2024". Bollywood Hungama. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Anand, Akriti (26 April 2024). "Akshay Kumar Completes Next Film Sky Force Shoot, Action Drama To Release On THIS Date; Report". News 18. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ Arya, Prachi (25 August 2023). "WATCH: Akshay Kumar begins 'Sky Force' shoot in Lucknow after 'OMG 2' success". India Today. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' eyes Republic Day 2025 release; to clash with Sunny Deol's 'Jatt'". The Times of India. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.