On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri's birth anniversary on October 2, Jio Studios and Maddock Films announced that Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force will be released in theatres on October 2, 2024.
The makers shared a video that begins with a voiceover from a person identified as Pakistan’s President in 1965, Muhammad Ayub Khan. He can be heard issuing issuing a cautionary message to India. This is followed by an archival video clip featuring India’s then Prime Minister Shastri, who can be seen seen responding with determination, and stating that India will not be scared by threats. The video then reveals that the film is based on an untold true story of India’s first and deadliest airstrike against Pakistan, before unveiling the its official title and release date.
In addition to Kumar, Sky Force also stars debutant Veer Pahariya, who will play a pivotal role in the film. Sky Force is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande and co-directed by Sandeep Kelwani and Abhishek Kapur. Amar Kaushik will serve as a creative producer on the film.