Synopsis
The beloved 2007 film 'Namastey London', starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, is set for a re-release on Holi, March 14. Akshay shared this exciting news via Instagram, inviting fans to relive the film's iconic moments. The romantic comedy, directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, was a significant box office success and is based on a true story.Key Takeaways
- Namastey London re-releasing on March 14.
- Directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.
- Features stars like Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif.
- Original release was in 2007.
- Box office success with Rs. 71.40 crore.
Mumbai, March 5 (NationPress) The iconic 2007 film “Namastey London”, featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, is making a grand return to theaters this Holi, on March 14.
Akshay announced this exciting news on Instagram, sharing a motion poster of the film that showcases him and Katrina with the beloved track “Rafta Rafta” playing in the background.
“I’m excited to share the re-release of #NamasteyLondon on the big screen this Holi, 14th March! Get ready to experience the magic once more — unforgettable songs, legendary dialogues, and timeless romance with @katrinakaif. See you at the movies!” Akshay captioned his post.
Directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, “Namastey London” is a romantic comedy featuring Rishi Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nina Wadia, Javed Sheikh, Upen Patel, and Clive Standen. The film is inspired by the true story of Akshay’s friend, with Riteish Deshmukh making a cameo appearance.
This film was a massive box office hit, generating Rs. 71.40 crore globally, making it the ninth-highest grossing Hindi film of 2007.
The plot revolves around Jasmeet, who, during a trip to India, is compelled by her father to marry Arjun. However, upon returning to London, Jasmeet declares her wish to marry her boyfriend, Charlie Brown.
Currently, Akshay’s latest project is “Sky Force”, an action drama that focuses on India’s first airstrike at the Sargodha airbase during the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965. This film features Veer Pahariya, along with Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur, and is directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani.
Meanwhile, Katrina was last seen in the 2024 mystery thriller “Merry Christmas” directed by Sriram Raghavan. This Hindi-Tamil bilingual also stars Vijay Sethupathi, alongside Ashwini Kalsekar, Luke Kenny, and Pari Maheshwari Sharma. The film draws its storyline from Frédéric Dard's French novel Le Monte-charge.
