Mumbai: The trailer of Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Mission Mangal' promises an intriguing tale of the undying human spirit that made India's space mission to Mars possible.
'Mission Mangal' is based on a true story of India's space mission to Mars led by a team of ISRO scientists who overcame their challenges and failures to launch India's first satellite to Mars.
Akshay plays scientist Rakesh Dhawan who leads the historic mission along with a team of less experienced scientists.
The trailer opens with a punch line that says there is no science without experiments. "If we don't do experiments then we have no right to call us scientists," says Akshay.
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The video gives a sneak-peak into the struggles, obstacles and strategic minds behind the launch of India's first satellite to Mars.
The movie also features a stellar cast including Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Sharman Joshi and Kirti Kulhari who successfully make their mark in the trailer.
Directed by Jagan Shakti, Mission Mangal is co-produced by 'PadMan' director R Balki. The movie is set to hit theatres on August 15 (Independence Day) this year. It is likely to lock horns with 'Saaho' and 'Batla House'.
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