<p>Superstar Akshay Kumar has started shooting for Yash Raj Films' (YRF) biopic on Samrat Prithiviraj Chauhan.</p>.<p>Titled <em>Prithviraj,</em> the movie will be directed by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Chandraparaksh Dwivedi. YRF is producing the project.</p>.<p>Dwivedi said the team is excited to return to the sets after over six months long production shutdown due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>.<p>“Yes, we have resumed <em>Prithviraj </em>shoot at YRF studios and the entire team is excited to have a great shooting schedule!” the director said in a statement.</p>.<p>Akshay essays the titular character in the film, while Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar plays Sanyogita.</p>.<p><em>Prithviraj </em>was announced last year in September and had completed the major portion of its filming before the pandemic.</p>.<p>According to the release issued by the makers, an extravagant set has been built inside the YRF Studios compound and all safety precautions have been put in place for a smooth shoot.</p>.<p><em>Prithviraj </em>also features actors Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood.</p>.<p>Akshay recently wrapped up the shooting schedule of espionage thriller film <em>Bell Bottom</em> in the UK. The actor is also looking forward to the release of his horror comedy<em> Laxmmi Bomb</em>. The film will premiere on Disney+Hotstar on November 9</p>
<p>Superstar Akshay Kumar has started shooting for Yash Raj Films' (YRF) biopic on Samrat Prithiviraj Chauhan.</p>.<p>Titled <em>Prithviraj,</em> the movie will be directed by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Chandraparaksh Dwivedi. YRF is producing the project.</p>.<p>Dwivedi said the team is excited to return to the sets after over six months long production shutdown due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>.<p>“Yes, we have resumed <em>Prithviraj </em>shoot at YRF studios and the entire team is excited to have a great shooting schedule!” the director said in a statement.</p>.<p>Akshay essays the titular character in the film, while Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar plays Sanyogita.</p>.<p><em>Prithviraj </em>was announced last year in September and had completed the major portion of its filming before the pandemic.</p>.<p>According to the release issued by the makers, an extravagant set has been built inside the YRF Studios compound and all safety precautions have been put in place for a smooth shoot.</p>.<p><em>Prithviraj </em>also features actors Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood.</p>.<p>Akshay recently wrapped up the shooting schedule of espionage thriller film <em>Bell Bottom</em> in the UK. The actor is also looking forward to the release of his horror comedy<em> Laxmmi Bomb</em>. The film will premiere on Disney+Hotstar on November 9</p>