Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal starrer Uri: The Surgical Strike which released on 11 January 2019 is all set to return to theatres on July 26, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
The movie will be shown around 500 theatres in Maharashtra.
Speaking to Mumbai Mirror, first-time director Aditya Dhar said, “It’s a wonderful initiative by our Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and I’m glad people will get to see the film for free this time.”
Uri: The Surgical Strike to release again
Producer Ronnie Screwvala added, “The idea of making the film was to instil a sense of pride in the hearts of every Indian and to highlight the incredible service of the armed forces for our nation. I’m honoured to be a part of this initiative wherein Uri will be showcased across 500 theatres in the state on Kargil Vijay Diwas.”
Uri: The Surgical Strike is a war-drama based on India’s surgical strikes across the line of control in Kashmir in September 2016, in retaliation of terrorist attack on an Indian Army camp in Uri earlier that year.
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The film went on to earn Rs 342 crore worldwide at the box office. It featured Vicky Kaushal along with Mohit Raina, Yami Gautam, Kirti Kulhari, Manasi Parekh and Paresh Rawal among others.