After taking the Indian box office by storm, Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari' heads to Japan. Here's the new poster

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar took to social media and anunced that his latest stint 'Kesari' is slated to be released in Japan on August 16, just a day after India's Independence Day. Sharing news of film's release and new poster he wrote that it is based on 'bravest battles ever fought'. 

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film is based on Battle of Saragarhi that was fought between 21 soldiers of Sikh Regiment of British Indian Army against 10,000 Afghans in 1897. 'Kesari' stars  Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in le roles, with Kumar portraying role of Havildar Ishar Singh. Produced by Akshay's Cape of Good Hope Films and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, 'Kesari' is helmed by Anurag Singh and hit domestic box office atres on March 21, 2019. 

 'Kesari' was top grosser of 2019 minting over Rs 100 crore at box office. film earned Rs. 21.06 crore on its first day, making it biggest opener at time. Minting Rs 77 crores on opening week, it gained rave reviews from audiences as well as critics. 

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And w after a splendid success at  India box office, 'Kesari' is all set to take over atres of Japan. However, it is t only Bollywood film which has previously released in Japan. Earlier films in likes of 'Mom' 'Andhandhun'  have created a storm at Japanese box office and was highly appreciated by audiences.