Shamshera teaser promises a big-scale period drama

The makers of Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Shamshera’ have released the teaser online. Bollywood’s leading production house, Yash Raj Films is backing the project. It is directed by Karan Malhotra, who made the superhit Hrithik Roshan film ‘Agneepath’.

‘Shamshera’ is an action-adventure in which Ranbir plays the role of a dacoit. Sanjay Dutt is also there in a major role in the film. Vaani Kapoor is the female lead. The makers are releasing the film in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. It is scheduled to hit screens on July 22. Prior to that, the film’s trailer will be out on June 24.

Besides ‘Shamshera’, Ranbir also has ‘Brahmastra’ gearing up for release. Also a fantasy-adventure film, it has Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy in other prominent roles. Ayan Mukherjee is helming the project, which is planned as a trilogy. Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is backing the film, which is scheduled for theatrical release on September 9.