Photos: Arjun Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt gear up to fight each other in their upcoming film Panipat

Indian director Ashutosh Gowariker, who is known for his film Jodha Akbar, is back after a three-year hiatus with another ambitious period film staring Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon. Gowariker directed the hit film Lagaan, staring Aamir Khan in 2001, and it went on to becoming India's official entry to the Oscars.

The trailer of the film, titled Panipat: The Great Betrayal, was released on social media on November 5. The stars also took to social media to share the movie poster.

In the historical drama, Arjun Kapoor, known for his role in Gunday, is playing the Maratha warrior Sadashivrao Bhau.

Actress Kriti Sanon, who was in the recently released film, Housefull 4, plays the character of Kapoor’s wife and queen, Parvati Bai.

Actor Sanjay Dutt takes on the role of the villain in this film and plays the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali.

What is the film about? While we do not want to give too much away, but as the title suggests, the film is based on the third battle of Panipat, which was fought between the northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and the invading forces of the King of Afghanistan, in 1761.

The event is significant in modern Indian history as it eventually led to the rise of the British Raj in India.

The film also stars actor Mohnish Bahl, who is known for his role as Doctor Shashank, in the hit television show Sanjivani. He plays the role of the Peshwa (general) Balaji Baji Rao of the Maratha Empire in this film. The film also has other renowned actors that make up the star cast of the movie.

According to online reports, Kapoor shaved his head for the role and also worked on his physique. He has not been in the limelight much as he has been trying to hide his look for the film.