Amazon Prime Video launched the trailer of the much-awaited Amazon Original movie Shershaah in Kargil at the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations as a tribute to Param Vir Chakra-awardee Captain Vikram Batra and the Indian Armed Forces. The annual celebrations held to honour the heroes of the Kargil War (1999) served as the ideal stage to unveil the trailer of the film. The event was attended by Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, director Vishnu Varadhan, producers Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, and Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video. The film is jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment and will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video on August 12 across 240 countries and territories.

Shershaah, which is inspired by a true story, features Sidharth in the title role. The trailer of the film celebrates the bravery and gallant spirit of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC) and honours his sacrifice during the Kargil War. It is the story of a soldier who not only became an inspiration, but also a legend for generations to come. Staying true to his codename, ‘Shershaah’, Captain Batra fought till his last breath in one of the toughest mountain warfare missions.

Vijay Subramaniam says, “Shershaah is our effort to bring to life the remarkable story of a braveheart who led one of the most difficult mountain warfare in history and fought valiantly to bring victory to India during the Kargil War. There would’ve been no better place for us to unveil the trailer for Shershaah than in the honourable company of the Indian Army and no better occasion than the celebrations marking India’s victory in the Kargil War. We are thrilled to partner with Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment for bringing this captivating story to our viewers in India and abroad.”

Karan Johar adds, “I feel privileged to be able to bring this momentous film, which celebrates the valour of Kargil War Hero, Captain Vikram Batra. My heart is filled with respect, it is an honour to unveil the trailer of our film amidst the Indian Armed Forces at the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kargil. We are thrilled to have Shershaah premiere on Amazon Prime Video to a global audience.”

Vishal Batra, Shabbir Boxwalla, Vishnu Varadhan, Sidharth Malhotra, Chief of Defence Staff — General Bipin Rawat, Vijay Subramaniam, Kiara Advani, Apoorva Mehta, General Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Northern Command — General YK Joshi, and Karan Johar