Nikamma, starring Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia and Shilpa Shetty, to be released on 17 June

Nikamma (2022), starring Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia, Shilpa Shetty and Abhimanyu Singh, is due to be released in theatres on 17 June.

Presented by Sony Pictures Films India and Sabbir Khan Films, the action entertainer was originally due to be released on 5 June 2020 but its release was postponed indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Director Sabbir Khan, who previously helmed Heropanti (2014) and Baaghi (2016), said that he was happy to see the film finally make its way to theatres. He said, “The whole team has been waiting very patiently for the times to be right for the world and I am just happy to see our film finally getting a theatrical release, which is what it was conceived for.”

He continued, “The fresh new pairing of Abhimanyu and Shirley will surprise everyone, with Shilpa in a totally different avatar. I hope that the audiences will show the same love for Abhi and Shirley as they had done for Tiger [Shroff] and Kriti [Sanon] in their debut Heropanti."

Last seen in the Netflix film Meenakshi Sundareshwar (2021), Dassani was elated that his next was making its way to the big screen. “They say good things take time. I believe the same when it comes to Nikamma,” the actor said. “Working on this film has been an adventure. I'm glad we chose to wait for a theatrical release for it. Nikamma is a total family entertainer that is best enjoyed in the community viewing experience of a theatre with popcorn and samosas."

Singer Shirley Setia made her film debut in the Netflix film Maska (2020) and was looking forward to her next role as an actress. She stated, “I have been waiting for this day to arrive and I am elated and thankful for our makers to make this happen and at the right time. I hope that my fans support us with all their love, as they have always done till now.”

Nikamma was originally slated to be a comeback for Shetty. The actress also appeared in the Disney+ Hotstar film Hungama 2 (2021). She said, “As an actress, it is great to be back in the theatres after a hiatus of 15 years. It's the first film I said yes to after my sabbatical, and I was convinced by Sabbir’s grasp on the craft and the unusual and exciting part he had to offer. Avni has been one of my most challenging roles yet, but also a part I enjoyed playing to the hilt.”