Anil Sharma’s next Genius, the debut vehicle for his son Utkarsh and newcomer Ishita Chauhan, has announced its final release date. The director tweeted that the film will hit the big screens on 24 August, which is the Friday right before the Raksha Bandhan weekend.
Wait is over finally it's for u all friends n fan .. release date of #GENIUS IS FIXED ON 24thAUG..Rakshabandhan week end .. needs blessing of urs for #utkarsh #Ishita pic.twitter.com/iAniHSDXwr
— Anil Sharma (@Anilsharma_dir) February 5, 2018
The movie also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ayesha Jhulka, who will return to the big screen after a long time. While Nawazuddin’s role is still under wraps, Ayesha will play the mother of Utkarsh’s love interest, played by Ishita.
Introducing #ISHITA Opp #UTKARSH in #GENIUS may this new year brings all the happiness n ur love affection pic.twitter.com/Svv5rpKzH8
— Anil Sharma (@Anilsharma_dir) January 1, 2018
The first look poster of the film as well as debutant Utkarsh’s first look had been revealed sometime ago, as tweeted by leading trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
दिल की लड़ाई दिमाग से... First look posters of #Gadar director Anil Sharma's new movie #Genius, starring his son Utkarsh. pic.twitter.com/ks869uIOfC
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 28, 2017
Anil Sharma is best known for directing the 2001 classic cross border drama Gadar.