'Aakhri Sawal' is for India's youth and every citizen, says Sanjay Dutt at trailer launch event

The trailer of Sanjay Dutt's upcoming film 'Aakhri Sawal' was unveiled in Mumbai on Friday. The film revisits some of India's most talked-about historical events and has already started conversations online after the trailer's release.

During the trailer launch event, actor Sanjay Dutt said he felt the film's questions and themes should reach the younger generation and people across the country. Talking about why he chose the film, Sanjay Dutt said, "When this script came to me, and when I heard the script, I felt that all these questions should reach our youth, should reach every citizen of our country. You know, and... We have tried our best to perform it, to enhance it, as you have seen."



Through dramatic scenes and strong dialogues, the film raises questions around these events and presents what the makers call "untold truths."

Sanjay Dutt plays the lead role in the film and is seen in a powerful avatar throughout the trailer. Actress Sameera Reddy also marks her return with the film and appears in an important role. Amit Sadh, Namashi Chakraborty, Nitu Chandra and Tridha Choudhury are also part of the cast.

The film has been directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Abhijeet Mohan Warang. The story, screenplay and dialogues have been written by Utkarsh Naithani.

Apart from its subject, the makers also said that 'Aakhri Sawal' aims to make cinema accessible to more viewers. The film will release with integrated Indian Sign Language (ISL) support for deaf audiences. Accessibility support for visually challenged viewers is also being planned.

The film is presented by Nikhil Nanda and produced by Nikhil Nanda and Sanjay Dutt. Puneet Nanda, Dr. Deepak Singh, Gaurav Dubey and Ujjwal Anand are co-producers.

'Aakhri Sawal' is scheduled to release in cinemas on May 15, in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”