Kangana Ranaut Fans rejoice!
Kangana will now be seen essaying the role of a daring and fierce Indian Air Force pilot in her upcoming film ‘Tejas’. The actress took to Twitter to share the awe-inspiring fresh poster.
Confirming that the film will go on floors in December, she wrote- “#Tejas to take-off this December! Proud to be part of this exhilarating story that is an ode to our brave airforce pilots! Jai Hind”
Produced by Ronnie Screwala with Sarvesh Mewara as the director, Tejas is being made by the makers of Vicky Kaushal’s Uri: The Surgical Strike. However, Ronnie clarified that Tejas is not a sequel to Uri.
“Tejas is an exhilarating story where I have the privilege of playing an air force pilot. I am honoured to be a part of a film that celebrates these brave men & women in uniform who make immense sacrifices in the line of duty everyday. Our film celebrates the armed forces and its heroes … Excited to take this journey with Sarvesh and Ronnie,” Kangana said in a statement.
“My film is a reflection of the current sentiment in our country. We celebrate our armed forces and I hope to further evoke a spirit of patriotism and nationalism through my story telling. Kangana is a strong woman with a voice that resonates with the youth of this nation and I cannot wait to begin shooting with Kangana,” director Sarvesh added.
As per Hindustan Times report, the Indian Air Force was the first of the country’s defence forces to induct women into combat roles in 2016. The film takes inspiration from this landmark event.