The film, titled "83" and to be directed by Kabir Khan, will hit the theatres on August 30, 2019.
The film will chronicle India's win under Kapil Dev's captainship, when the Men in Blue defeated West Indies in the final to clinch their first-ever World Cup trophy.
Ranveer will be essaying Kapil Dev's role in the film, which is touted as the "biggest sports film".
The movie is backed by Phantom films and Reliance Entertainment in association with Vibri Media and Kabir Khan Films.
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