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Kangana Ranaut nails it as a fighter pilot in the first look of Tejas

We all know that Kangana Ranaut will be seen playing the role of IAF pilot in RSVP’s next production venture titled Tejas. Today, the makers have unveiled the first look of the actress as a fighter pilot and she has nailed it.

The actress’ team took to Instagram to share her look from the film. They posted, "For all the brave hearted and strong headed women in Uniform who make sacrifices for our nation day in and day out .... Kangana to  play an airforce pilot in her next , titled - #TEJAS #KanganaRanaut @team_kangana_ranaut #RonnieScrewvala @sarveshmewara @nonabains @rsvpmovies."


Talking about the film, producer Ronnie Screwvala stated, “We made an army-centric/army-based film with Uri: The Surgical Strike. Tejas is our dedication to the brave fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force, who always put the country first. We are excited and honoured to share this brave story with viewers and hope it inspires many more women to join the Air Force.”

Kangana further added, “Very often the sacrifices made by our brave women in uniform go unnoticed by the nation. Tejas is a film where I have the honour of playing the role of one such Air Force pilot that puts country before self. I hope we instill a sense of patriotism and pride in the youth of today with this film. I am looking forward to the journey with Sarvesh and Ronnie on this one.”

Directed by Sarvesh Mewara, Tejas will start rolling in summer this year and it is slated to release in April 2021.

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