Akshay Kumar takes women power to Mars

“THIS IS RAKESH DHAWAN. Mission Control initiating command for launch,” Akshay Kumar’s voice resonates in the justreleased teaser of Mission Mangal.

The film is based on the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), or the Mangalyaan project launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in November 2013, to put a space probe in planet Mars’ orbit.

Akshay looks impressive as the scientist spearheading the mission, which has been a milestone for Indian space research.

The 45-second teaser also features the film’s multifemale star cast, including Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari and Nithya Menen, and delivers several ‘goosebumps’ moments. Unveiling the teaser on Tuesday, Akshay took to social media and wrote: “Ek Desh. Ek Sapna. Ek Ithihaas (One country. One Dream. One history). The true story of India’s Space Mission to Mars is here.”

Akshay had earlier shared this about the film: “Mission Mangal, a film which I hope will inspire as much as entertain. A film which I’ve done specially for my daughter and children her age to familiarise them with the incredible true story of India’s mission to Mars,” he had tweeted.

The film is scheduled to release on August 15.