They called it 'First Impact'. DVV Entertainments are calling it the 'First Oath'. "Superstar Mahesh Babu's #MB24, directed by Siva Koratala, will take the First Oath this Republic Day!" the production banner reveals.

The First Look of 'Bharat Ane Nenu' was reported to be released as a Sankranthi gift. However, the film's political backdrop seems to have influenced the decision to choose January 26.

This is Mahesh's 24th film. #MB24FirstOathOn26Jan is already trending in India on Twitter.

Also starring Kiara Advani, Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Posani and others, the film has music by Devi Sri Prasad. The cinematography is by Ravi K Chandran and Thirru. Action choreography is by Peter Hein, who recently worked on 'SPYder'. The film is an alleged adaptation of a Hollywood film.

It releases on April 27, mostly.