Karan Johar has announced a new film that highlights an important moment in Indian history. This untitled movie is scheduled for release on March 14, 2025. It features a star cast that includes Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday.
The film will be directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and will focus on the famous courtroom battle of C. Sankaran Nair against the British Empire related to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Dharma Productions Announces A Film On C. Sankaran Nair With Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan & Ananya Panday
The announcement was made on October 18, when Karan Johar shared details about the project on social media. Although the film does not have a title yet, the promotional image contains some interesting information.
On the social media post, makers wrote, “एक अनकही कहानी, एक अनसुना सच Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan & Ananya Panday – this untitled film is releasing in cinemas on 14th March, 2025. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi.”
It mentions, “The untitled film on the shocking cover-up of a massacre that pushed India’s top barrister C. Sankaran Nair to fight an unprecedented battle against the British Empire.”
Check out their post below!
एक अनकही कहानी, एक अनसुना सच
Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan & Ananya Panday – this untitled film is releasing in cinemas on 14th March, 2025. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. pic.twitter.com/XYC77LlHOC
— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) October 18, 2024
About This Untitled Film
The film is based on real events and is adapted from the book The Case That Shook the Empire, written by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat.
The book describes a defamation case filed by Michael O’Dwyer, who was the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab at the time, against Sankaran Nair. The trial lasted over five-and-a-half weeks in London and was affected by racial bias, with the judge and jury favouring O’Dwyer. C. Sankaran Nair was a key figure in India’s freedom struggle.
His resignation in protest after the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy in 1919 was crucial. It led to the repeal of martial law and press restrictions in Punjab and the formation of the Hunter Commission.
Karan Johar has expressed the significance of this story. He said, “Sankaran Nair’s bravery ignited the freedom struggle across the country and is a testament to the strength of fighting for truth.”
The film aims to highlight that bravery and the impact of Nair’s legal battle against colonial rule. It will portray the courage needed to stand up to an empire while seeking justice.
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