Sundeep Kishan on Tuesday confirmed the release date of 'A1 Express'. The 'Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene' actor said that the sports-based drama will hit the screens on February 12.

The film, starring Lavanya Tripathi in a strong role, had its First Look featuring Sundeep in a shirtless avatar. As per the actor, it is his most ambitious film to date. "This is TFI’s 1st hockey film. Also happens to be my #25th film," he wrote recently. Directed by Dennis Jeevan Kanukolanu, the film has Murli Sharma in a key role. Music is by 'Dhruva' fame musician Hiphop Tamizha.

Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad, Abhishek Agarwal, Sundeep Kishan and Daya Pannem of People Media Factory, Abhishek Agarwal Arts, and Venkatadri Talkies, its cinematography is by Kevin Raj.

Sundeep Kishan has tried various genres in the past. He has picked the role of a hockey player with a lot of conviction. The climax of the film had to be shot in difficult, pandemic circumstances.