EXCLUSIVE: "Akshay Kumar was our only choice; we're grateful to him" — Sky Force director Abhishek Anil Kapur; Read Full Story —

In an exclusive conversation with Movie Talkies, Sky Force director Abhishek Anil Kapur revealed that Akshay Kumar was their only choice. Read the full story below.

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Sky Force is receiving a good response all around. The film is directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani and stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role. As the film aims to become a commercial and critical success, we spoke to director Abhishek Kapur, who was more than happy to share his views.

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Talking about the commercial aspects of the film, Kapur said, "As a debut director, box office success is undoubtedly important. But with Sky Force, the true victory lies in seeing audiences come together to celebrate the life of a national hero, A.B. Devayya, whose courage and sacrifice for his team and country inspire us all."

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The filmmaker is delighted about the public's response and the way audiences are connecting to the emotional and patriotic appeal of the film. He added, "The way people are connecting with the film’s emotions and showering it with love is everything we had hoped for. Thank you for making this journey so special by honoring this story with your presence and support."  

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The next question I asked him was regarding Akshay Kumar's performance, which is being praised. Did you always believe in him as an actor, and did it have anything to do with his box office pull? He answered, "From the moment we received this script, Akshay Sir was our only choice to portray the character inspired by O.P. Taneja. We were confident that no one else could do justice to this role."

"We are incredibly grateful to him for trusting us with this important story. As debut directors, his support meant the world to us. Bringing such a complex and significant story to life was a great responsibility, and Akshay Sir’s involvement ensured we could present it in a way that evokes pride for the nation and its armed forces," Abhishek Anil Kapur concluded.

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