Actors Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday kicked off the shoot for Karan Johar’s production, an upcoming biopic The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair. The film is based on the life of C Sankaran Nair, a lawyer and former President of the Indian National Congress. In addition to this, he also fought for the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar will play the role of C Sankaran Nair, while Ananya Panday and R Madhavan also star in the film. The actors were seen on the sets of the movie recently.
Akshay Kumar sported a casual look, donning a plaid shirt, as he stepped out of his vanity van for paparazzi snapshots on a Saturday afternoon. In contrast, Ananya Panday opted for a professional appearance, clad in lawyer attire featuring a white saree and a half jacket. Completing her look, Panday had her hair neatly tied in a bun. Meanwhile, R Madhavan shared a selfie from the movie sets, giving fans a glimpse behind the scenes.
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The project was announced in 2021. Dharma Productions and Still and Still Media Collective are coming together for The Untold Story Of C. Sankaran Nair. This film unravels the legendary courtroom battle that Sankaran Nair fought against the British Raj to uncover the truth about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Sankaran Nair's bravery ignited the freedom struggle across the country and is a testament to the power of fighting for the truth.
This film is inspired by real-life events and adapted from the book ‘The Case That Shook the Empire’ written by Raghu Palat (great-grandson of Sankaran Nair) and his wife, Pushpa Palat. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Anand Tiwari, the film will be directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar begins filming for Karan Johars next titled The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair: Report