Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi are all set to collaborate for the first time. The duo will be seen sharing the screen space together in a fun-filled comedy titled ‘Selfiee’. The movie is an official remake of the 2019 Malayalam film Driving License. The Malayalam film starred Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu.
Selfiee will also feature Diana Penty and Nushrratt Bharuccha in pivotal roles. The makers have now shared a update on Selfiee release date. The movie will now release on February 24, 2023.
The official statement by the makers read, “Dharma Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Magic Frames, and Cape of Good Films’ previously announced ‘Selfiee’, starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi along with Diana Penty and Nushrratt Bharuccha will now release on February 24, 2023.”
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Selfiee is produced by Johar’s Dharma Productions and Kumar’s Cape of Good Films, along with Sukumaran’s Prithviraj Productions and Magic Frames. The drama-comedy, is being directed by Raj Mehta of Good Newwz and JugJugg Jeeyo fame.
Film critic and movie trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed Selfiee release date.
Check out his post here:
AKSHAY KUMAR – EMRAAN HASHMI: ‘SELFIEE’ ON 24 FEB 2023… #Selfiee – the official remake of #Malayalam film #DrivingLicence, starring #AkshayKumar and #EmraanHashmi – to release in *cinemas* on 24 Feb 2023… Costars #NushrrattBharuccha and #DianaPenty. pic.twitter.com/YnJm6gHJye
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 16, 2022
As per reports, Akshay will be seen portraying the role of a superstar in this suspense thriller. On the other hand, Emraan will play a cop who will be a fan of the superstar.
On the work front, Akshay Kumar also has Raksha Bandhan, Ram Setu, OMG 2 Oh My God! 2 in his kitty.