With just a week left for release of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film, Prithiviraj, the title of the historical drama has now been changed to Samrat Prithviraj. The change in the title of the movie was prompted after a PIL was filed by Shree Rajput Karni Sena.
After numerous meetings and service of notice, Prithiviraj makers Yash Raj Films, considering the sentiment and demand of the Rajput community, has agreed to change the film name from Prithviraj to Samrat Prithviraj.
Movie critic & trade analyst Taran Adarsh also shared the development on Twitter.
YRF has also penned an official letter to Shri Rajput Karni Sena President, informing him that Prithviraj now stands changed to Samrat Prithviraj.
The letter states, “Dear Sir, we, Yash Raj Films Private Limited, have been one of the leading production houses and distribution companies since its inception in the 1970s and continue to grow as one of India’s largest film studios. We have produced some of the most iconic films in the history of Indian cinema and have goodwill from over 50 years in the entertainment industry. We are committed to constantly creating and producing content for enjoyment of all audiences.”
Akshay Kumar-starrer Samrat Prithviraj, based on the life of the fearless Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, is set to release on June 3 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. Manushi Chhillar plays King Prithviraj Chauhan’s beloved, Sanyogita. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood in pivotal roles.
