Yogi Adityanath declares Samrat Prithviraj tax-free in UP

Yogi Adityanath declared Samrat Prithviraj tax-free in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday after attending a special screening of the film with his cabinet colleagues. The film’s premiere at Lok Bhawan was attended by Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, female lead Manushi Chillar, and director Chandra Prakash Dwivedi.

Yogi Adityanath arrived late for the screening because he was in Kanpur Dehat to oversee the preparations for President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits on Friday. “The film talks about the history and provides entertainment,” he said, praising Samrat Prithviraj. It is suitable for viewing with the family. We’ve learned from our mistakes in the past and are working to correct them in the last 75 years. Our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is pursuing a vision for the next 25 years that will propel India forward.”

The government on Samrat Prithviraj

The UP Chief Minister also praised director Dwivedi and actors Akshay and Manushi for their efforts, pointing out that the film featured many locations throughout the state, which will help to popularise them.

Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh, J P S Rathore, A K Sharma, Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, and others attended the screening. Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, said the state cabinet should look at the current state of Uttar Pradesh in a dig at the Adityanath government.

Samrat Prithviraj release date

 

On June 3rd, Akshay Kumar’s film, based on the life of legendary warrior king Prithviraj Chauhan, will be released in theatres across the country. Manushi Chillar plays Princess Sanyogita in the film. According to Akshay, the movie is based on the life and bravery of the “last Hindu Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, who shed every drop of blood in his body to defend Bharatmata.”

Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood also star in the film. Yash Raj Films is producing the film, which will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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