Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera locks a 2020 release date

Shamshera, which sees Ranbir Kapoor play a dacoit, has locked its release date two years in advance. The Karan Malhotra directorial, produced by YRF in which Sanjay Dutt plays the antagonist will open in cinemas on July 31, 2020.

Set in the heartland of India, the movie is meant to be heavy on some raw-action (obviously what else will a dacoit-drama have) and a face-off between Ranbir and Sanjay, who plays a ruthless baddie. The film also features Vaani Kapoor as the temptress and sources say that her role is not very lengthy, her pairing with Ranbir makes it one of the freshest onscreen jodis. Shooting is scheduled to begin later this year and will wrap up by mid 2019. One hears that Ranbir has been frequently visiting Yash Raj for detailed conversations with Aditya Chopra and Karan Malhotra.