Ace film-maker Karan Johar on Tuesday launched the trailer of Akaal, Dharma Productions' first Punjabi movie. Written & Directed by Gippy Grewal, Akaal revolves around a Sikh family who goes on a war with a tyrant ruler named Changi Jahana. Changi Jahana is played by actor Nikitin Dheer who has worked in a plethora of Bollywood movies. Gippy Grewal plays the protagonist named Akaal Singh. Karan Johar's upcoming Punjabi movie features Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Nimrat Khaira, Princekanwaljit Singh, Nikitin Dheer, Mita Vashisht, Shinda Grewal, Ekom Grewal, Jaggi Singh, Ashish Duggal, Bhana La and Jarnail Singh. Akaal's Trailer promises fans that it will bring drama as well as the bravery of the Sikh community.
During Akaal's Trailer launch, Karan Johar outlined that his late father had his roots in Punjab and that his father would be proud of him. "My father was a Punjabi and has lived in Punjab, Delhi, Shimla and Lahore, his roots are deeply Punjabi. I’ve heard him talk in Punjabi. There was a time when everyone was Punjabi in the industry. He was very much attached to his roots, culture, and his Punjabi traditions. He wanted me to talk with him in Punjabi but my mother is a Sindhi, so we would talk in Hindi or English," revealed Karan Johar.
"Wherever he is in the world, he would be proud that this is Dharma Production’s first Punjabi film. I couldn’t have chosen a better and stronger and amazing collaborator than Gippy Grewal, he is a strong force. He is so humble, talented, and has attained so much. I’m very excited about this film. This collaboration will always be special," Karan added.
Talking about Gippy Grewal, he is also a famous singer. One of the most famous songs of Gippy Grewal is Angrezi Beat featuring Yo Yo Honey Singh. Gippy has worked in films like Ardaas, Carry On Jatta, etc.
Akaal will be released in theaters on April 10, 2025.