Randeep Hooda's profile picture on his social networking platforms is still of his character, Hawaldar Ishwar Singh, from 21 – Battle of Saragarhi. Rajkumar Santoshi's film was announced with great fanfare in 2016 amidst political bigwigs in New Delhi.

After a stint of shooting, there has been no word about the film. Yami Gautam's sister, Surilie, was to make her Bollywood debut in the historical. Akshay Kumar-starrer Kesari, which is based on the same subject, hits screens later this month.