Akshay Kumar-starrer Hindi remake of Tamil drama 'Soorarai Pottru'

 Makers of the upcoming Hindi remake of Tamil drama 'Soorarai Pottru' starring Akshay Kumar on Friday announced the release date.

Talking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the updates on Friday. He wrote, "#Xclusiv... AKSHAY KUMAR - SUDHA KONGARA FILM TO ARRIVE NEXT YEAR... #AkshayKumar's forthcoming film - directed by #SudhaKongara - gets a new release date: Will release in *cinemas* on 16 Feb 2024... Also features #RadhikaMadan and #PareshRawal."

 "The move is aimed to ensure apt release window for the film and to give a good 4-month gap from #AkshayKumar's preceding release," post added.

In the still, Akshay and Suriya posing for the camera.

The film earlier was slated to release on September 1, now it will hit the theatres on February, 16, 2024.

Suriya had played the lead role in 'Soorarai Pottru'. Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan will play lead roles in the Hindi remake.

South actor Suriya will make a cameo in the Hindi remake.

Earlier, Akshay had shared a glimpse where they can be seen performing the coconut-breaking ritual with Radhika.He wrote, "With the auspicious coconut-breaking and a small prayer in our heart, we begin the filming of our yet untitled film which is about dreams and the power of it."

Apart from Akshay, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal will reprise his role from the Tamil original. Director Sudha Kongara is also returning to helm this film. The shooting began in April.

Apart from this, Akshay will be seen in 'OMG:2', which is all set to hit the theatres on August 11.

He will also be seen in the action thriller film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' alongside Tiger Shroff which is all set to hit the theatres on the occasion of Eid 2024 in his kitty.

Akshay will also be reuniting with Riteish Deshmukh for the fifth instalment of his hit comedy franchise 'Housefull'. (ANI)