Shamshera teaser: Ranbir Kapoor to return to screens after 4 years; release date locked

Yash Raj Films' upcoming period drama Shamshera is locked for July release. The makers announced Shamshera's release date with the film's teaser wherein lead cast is seen decoding who Shamshera is for the viewers. The film will mark return of Ranbir Kapoor after four years.

Hyderabad (Telangana):The makers of Ranbir Kapoor starrer Shamshera released the film's teaser on Friday. In the upcoming film, Ranbir has been paired opposite Vaani Kapoor. Produced by Yash Raj Film and directed by Karan Malhotra, Shamshera will also have Sanjay Dutt playing the nemesis to Ranbir's character.

The teaser opens with Sanjay Dutt, Vaani Kapoor and Ranbir decode who Shamshera is for the viewers. In the monochromatic teaser of the period drama, Ranbir is heard saying, "Karam se Dacait.. Dharam Se Azad," as he introduces his character in the film which is billed to be an action spectacle.

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The film is set in 1800s and flaunts dacoit flick action. There is a patriotism angle thrown in too because it is about a tribe of dacoits that took on the British. The film will be special for Ranbir as he will return to the screens after four years. The actor was last seen in the 2018 blockbuster Sanju.

The film, which went into production in December 2018, has finally got release date after multiple delays due to COVID-19. The makers have locked July 22, 2022, for Shamshera's theatrical release.