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Sanjay Dutt's Aakhri Sawal to be Screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan Today Amidst Ban in UAE and PIL

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: May 17, 2026 13:22 IST

The powerful trailer of Aakhri Sawal, which gave a glimpse into its intense story and historical references to the ...

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The powerful trailer of Aakhri Sawal, which gave a glimpse into its intense story and historical references to the RSS, created strong buzz among audiences. Following the excitement, the film has now released in theatres worldwide._ 

After creating massive buzz with its powerful trailer, Aakhri Sawal emerged as one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2026. Following months of anticipation, Aakhri Sawal has finally been released in theatres worldwide and has continued to generate strong buzz. Now, amid its incredible theatrical run, the film is set to achieve another major milestone. 

Aakhri Sawal is scheduled for a special screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, adding another significant moment to its journey. Preparations for the screening have been underway quietly over the last few days. While details regarding the guest list and attendees remain under wraps, news of the film being screened at such a prestigious venue has already created immense excitement.  This comes despite Aakhri Sawal facing a ban in the UAE after the UAE censor board reportedly proposed multiple edits and cuts for its theatrical release, which the makers declined, refusing unreasonable changes to the film. 

Ever since its gripping trailer was unveiled, Aakhri Sawal became a major talking point for its bold, hard-hitting, and politically charged narrative revolving around historical references linked to the RSS. Starring Sanjay Dutt alongside Amit Sadh, Sameera Reddy, Tridha Choudhury, Neetu Chandra, and Namashi Chakraborty, the film sparked widespread discussions and opened in cinemas to a strong response from critics and audiences. 

Aakhri Sawal is directed by National Award–winning filmmaker Abhijeet Mohan Warang. Presented by Nikhil Nanda, the film is produced by Nikhil Nanda and Sanjay Dutt, and co-produced by Puneet Nanda, Dr. Deepak Singh, Gaurav Dubey, and Ujjwal Anand. The story, screenplay, and dialogue are written by Utkarsh Naithani. The film released in cinemas on 15th May, 2026.

Tags: Aakhri SawalSanjay DuttRashtrapati BhavanUAE
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