Shot in our very own Orange city, Megastar Amitabh Bachchan”s upcoming sports film “Jhund”, directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, is all set to hit theatres on June 18.
Jhund”, backed by T-Series, features Bachchan as Vijay Barse, a Nagpur-based retired sports teacher who starts a slum soccer movement.
Big B took to Twitter and instagaram to share the news with the film”s poster, along with its new release date.
“COVID gave us setbacks but it”s comeback time now! We”re back in theatres. ”Jhund” releasing 18th June,” Bachchan tweeted.
“The film marks the Hindi directorial debut of Manjule, best known for Marathi blockbuster “Sairat” and the critically-acclaimed 2013 drama “Fandry” and Sairat.
The film was earlier scheduled to release in September last year but was pushed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 78-year-old veteran, who was last seen in “Gulabo Sitabo”, currently has three films lined up for release, including fantasy-adventure “Brahmastra”, Ajay Devgn”s “Mayday” and thriller “Chehre”.
Big B starrer ‘Jhund’ to release in theaters on June 18
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