Admirers of our armed forces and cinema fans in general have been waiting for Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Shershah' since a long time. On Thursday, makers revealed the release date of the film along with one and a half minute long teaser. The movie is going to premier on Amazon Prime Video on 12th of August. Given the subject matter of the film, Independence Day weekend is the appropriate time to release it.

'Shershah' teaser consisted of a brief glimpse of Sidharth Malhotra as the Kargil War hero, Captain Vikram Batra Paramveer Chakra. It also included news clips from the Kargil War and bits of interview of real Captain Batra himself.

The official synopsis of the movie reads, "Shershaah is a story of valour, love and sacrifice, and is inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC). The film celebrates his valiant spirit, and honors his invaluable sacrifice in the Kargil War of 1999. Staying true to his codename ‘Shershaah’, Captain Batra’s valiant fight and ultimate sacrifice was instrumental in India’s victory.”

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