Nikhil Advani 's film production company Emmay Entertainment & Motion Pictures announce the commencement of principal photography of the true-life incidents inspired Airlift . The Akshay Kumar starrer film is presented by T-Series and Cape of Good, in strategic partnership with Abundantia Entertainment.

The forthcoming film is conceived and directed by Raja Krishna Menon . Advani is completely into this project and quoted that "I have a unique relationship with Akshay, having directed him in two films. And now, as his producer, it becomes my responsibility to fully support Raja to ensure we present Akshay in a way that he surpasses audience expectations."

On the support he has received from Bhushan Kumar , Nikhil concludes "Implicit mutual trust makes for a sincere project. We are grateful that Bhushan ji and his team have made themselves available to Airlift in this manner."

Along with Akshay, the film also stars Nimrat Kaur who is best known for her role in the award winning film ' The Lunchbox '. The film ' Airlift ' will be shot in Mumbai, areas around Gujarat and Rajasthan and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE. It is expected to hit the theatres on January 22, 2016.