India, July 14 -- The theatrical re-release of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the iconic sports biopic based on the life of legendary athlete Milkha Singh, has been announced. Exhibitor PVR-INOX announced the re-release, stating that the biopic will be releasing in select PVR theatres across the country. The film, which stars Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor, will return to the big screen on 18 July, more than a decade after its original release in 2013.

Farhan Akhtar, who played the titular role, underwent a rigorous physical and emotional transformation to portray the legendary sprinter. "Portraying Milkha Singh was both an honour and a responsibility. I'm grateful that audiences will get the chance to experience the film once again on the big scre...