Post 'Bigg Boss 17', Ankita Lokhande joins Randeep Hooda's directorial debut 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'

After ending a successful stint on the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 17, Ankita Lokhande is already set for her next project. Taking to her social media handle, the Pavitra Rishta actress announced her next project, confirming that she will feature in Randeep Hooda’s upcoming film ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,’ thus marking her return to the big screen. On Tuesday, 30 January, Ankita while sharing a short teaser of the biopic also confirmed the film’s release date. While details about Ankita’s role in the film have been kept under wraps, Randeep Hooda will be playing the titular role while also stepping into the director’s shoes. “Bringing light to the lost leader from the chapters of history! Starting a new chapter, right after BB17 feels extra special Grateful to be a part of this project alongside Randeep Hooda, produced by Anand Pandit and Zee Studios,” she wrote and confirmed that the film will be released theatrically on 22 March 2024.

As soon as Ankita shared the post on Instagram, fans took to the comment section and congratulated her. A user wrote, “Salman rightly said that apke project aa bhi Jayenge bakiyo ka kaam start bhi nhi hoga,” while another one wrote, “Woahhhh best wishes ankyyy. excited for this one!!!" “That’s exciting news! Ankita Lokhande and Randeep Hooda pairing up for the big screen sounds like a promising combination. Looking forward to the movie!”, a third user commented.   About Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Focusing on the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, an indomitable figure in India’s fight for freedom, the film will embark on his compelling journey. The upcoming biopic is said to be a film on a “compelling odyssey, bringing to life the legendary yet neglected tale of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar – a visionary, and a firebrand.” Backed by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Randeep Hooda, Sandeep Singh & Yogesh Rahar, the film is co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, Panchali Chakraborty. Besides Randeep Hooda and Ankita Lokhande, it also features actor Amit Sial in prominent roles. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar will be released on 22 March 2024, in Hindi and Marathi.