Amazon Prime Video’s new co-production with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead, will release in cinemas on 25 August. The untitled venture has been directed by Anand Tiwari and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari. The film will also feature Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk in pivotal roles. The Vicky Kaushal-starrer is the second theatrical co-production that Prime Video has partnered with Dharma Productions on, after Sidharth Malhotra-starrer Yodha. The streaming service had earlier co-produced Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu. TRENDING STORIES See All Premium Assam Police registers case against Pawan Khera Premium Adani Green Energy to set up wind power project in Sri . . . Premium Rolls-Royce beats forecasts with 57% profit rise Premium Gold price today marginally higher, support for yellow . . . “Our aim is to serve our diverse customers in India with local stories that they can enjoy on any screen of their choice. We are committed to the growth of the Indian film industry and our recent foray into co-productions is a perfect example of this,“ Gaurav Gandhi, vice president, Prime Video, APAC had said in an earlier statement. “Our association with Dharma for theatrical co-productions is a perfect extension of our existing deep association that includes licensed movies, direct-to-service premieres and Indian Originals across both series and films," Gandhi had added. MINT PREMIUM See All Premium Mint Explainer: Why Russia pulled back from its last nu . . . Premium Global firms are eyeing Asian alternatives to Chinese m . . . Premium Listing the unlisted: 5 popular unlisted companies to w . . . Premium The new tech worldview Johar had said direct-to-service premieres of films like Shershaah and Gehraiyaan, as well OTT premieres of theatrical ventures when they released on streaming are testament to the strength of Dharma’s association with Prime Video. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with them across the spectrum of storytelling – licensing, original series, original movies and now theatrical co-productions,“ Johar had said in a statement. Manish Menghani, director – content licensing, Prime Video, India, had said the step of foraying deeper into theatrical co-productions will serve to strengthen the company’s partnership and collective commitment to bringing the best content to customers, across the world. “We are excited to work with the best creative voices in the country to co-create stories that leave an everlasting impression on the viewers," Menghani had said in a statement. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lata Jha Lata Jha covers media and entertainment for Mint. She focuses on the film, television, video and audio streaming businesses. She is a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism. She can be found at the movies, when not writing about them. Read more from this author Catch all the Industry News , Banking News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates . More Less OPEN IN APP.