'Pompeii', set in the year AD 79, tells the story of Milo a slave turned Gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his love Cassia, who has been betrothed to the corrupt Roman Senator Corvis.
As Mount Vesuvius erupts, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
Milo is portrayed on screen by Kit Harington of 'Game of Thrones' fame, Emily Browning plays the role of Cassia while Sutherland is in a negative role in movie.
"'Pompeii' is a film that caters to all audiences across countries, demographics, age and gender. A love story in its heart, the film has some stunning Visual Effects along with gladiator action set in the historical Roman City of Pompeii which makes the experience of viewing this film a lot more majestic as you watch a fight for love amidst a crumbling city," said Deepak Sharma, COO, PVR Pictures Ltd.
The film is releasing in India on the same day of its international release.