Manipur, Jan. 20 -- 'Wonka', directed by Paul King, is a fantasy film about the candy architect Willy Wonka's younger days.

Wonka, a fantasy film about the candy architect Willy Wonka's younger days before having his own chocolate factory empire is picking up steam as Warner Bros has finally set a date for its release. The film is a prequel to Johny Depp's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory newly titled Wonka.

Wonka is expected to hit theatres on March 17, 2023, under Paddington director Paul King and Harry Potter producer David Heyman. The studio reveals the story plot as focusing on "a young Willy Wonka and his adventures prior to opening the world's most famous chocolate factory."

The project was launched four years ago but it starte...