‘Mission Mangal’: These actors join Akshay Kumar in India’s first space film

Superstar Akshay Kumar will be reuniting with his ‘Padman’ director R. Balki for ‘Mission Mangal’ (his next) that is based on India’s space programme Mangalyaan. The shooting of the Akshay Kumar starrer, that is being helmed by Jagan Shakti, will commence from mid-November. The movie is the first of the three film collaboration between the Khiladi and Fox Star Studios.

Check out the tweet here shared by Taran Adarsh:

IT’S OFFICIAL… Fox Star Studios and Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films to partner for three films… All will star Akshay Kumar in the lead… First to start is space film #MissionMangal in collaboration with R Balki and directed by Jagan Shakti… Shooting starts mid-Nov 2018. pic.twitter.com/NeNp7XNdcl

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 5, 2018

‘Mission Mangal’ is being touted as India’s first space movie that will focus on the women scientists whose picture went viral after the success of Mars Orbiter Mission. The film also features Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha and Nimrat Kaur in pivotal roles. As per recent reports, Sharman Joshi and Nithya Menen too have been reportedly roped in for the film. Apparently, they will form a part of the core group who were the brain behind the success of the mission.

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The makers are currently working on the final draft of the film and plan to meet the scientists who were heavily involved in the mission to get some insight on their experiences.

Akshay Kumar has confirmed the cast of the film with a tweet. He wrote, “Proud and excited to bring the story of India’s Mars Mission, #MissionMangal to you. Coincidentally the mission was launched on this very date, 5th Nov. 2013. Meet the team and do share your best wishes for our shubh mangal journey. Shoot begins soon ?? @foxstarhindi”

Proud and excited to bring the story of India’s Mars Mission, #MissionMangal to you. Coincidentally the mission was launched on this very date, 5th Nov. 2013. Meet the team and do share your best wishes for our shubh mangal journey. Shoot begins soon ?? @foxstarhindi pic.twitter.com/SYfSmoZEdb

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 5, 2018

On the work front, Akshay Kumar is at present gearing for the release of his film ‘2.0’ co-starring Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson. He is also busy with the shoot of ‘Housefull 4’ and ‘Kesari’.

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