Akshay Kumar, who turns a year older today (September 9) shared the first look motion poster of his upcoming film Prithviraj on his Instagram account. The actor will star in and as the fearless king Prithviraj Chauhan in the Yash Raj film. The film is directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi and is set to release on Diwali 2020.

According to a statement released by YRF, Prithviraj will be based on the life and heroism of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan and superstar Akshay Kumar is essaying the role of the warrior. Historians and folk legends portray him as an incredibly brave king who stood in front of the merciless Muhammad of Ghor and his ruthless invaders of India. Prithviraj's daredevilry and heroism against Muhammad of Ghor catapulted him into a legendary ruler and fighter of free India. Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi had earlier directed television show Chanakya, which was based on the life and times of the most influential political strategist of India. He also directed the multiple award-winning Pinjar which starred Urmila Matondkar and Manoj Bajpayee.