Sidharth Malhotra to lead Dharma Productions action franchise ‘Yodha’, film to release in Nov 2022

'Shershaah' star Sidharth Malhotra is set to headline Dharma Productions' first action film franchise 'Yodha'.

Dharma Productions unveiled the first look of 'Yodha', featuring Malhotra in an intense avatar, on social media.

"Conquered the peaks, now it’s time for the sky! Presenting #Yodha, starring Sidharth Malhotra and directed by our new talented duo - Sagar Ambre & Pushkar Ojha," the tweet read.

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The movie will be helmed by debutant director duo Pushkar Ojha and Sagar Ambre and produced by Karan Johar for Dharma and Shashank Khaitan under his newly-minted banner Mentor Disciple Films.

Karan Johar said Sidharth Malhotra, who was praised for his performance as Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra in Dharma's 'Shershaah', will be 'back with power in the first of the action franchise' by the production house.

"Yodha" will reportedly also star Disha Patani and Raashi Khanna. The action film will release in cinemas on 11th November, 2022.

In the past, Malhotra and Dharma have collaborated on numerous films, including his debut “Student of the Year”, “Hasee Toh Phasee”, and “Kapoor & Sons”.