Padman: Akshay Kumar - R Balki's next film to release in December 2017!

Akshay Kumar has confirmed that R Balki's next film titled, Padman will hit the big screen in 2017. The movie that marks Twinkle Khanna's debut as a film producer, will see Akshay Kumar essay the character of a sanitary pad seller.

The film is question is said to be based on the real life story of Arunachalam Muruganantham, who is famously known as India's Menstruation Man. Sources reveal that the film is scheduled to hit the big screen on 8 December 2017.

Padman is currently is pre-production stage and it is expected to go on floors in March 2017. Apart from Akshay Kumar, the makers are yet to cast other characters in the film. Padman will be Akshay Kumar's fifth release of 2017. Here's a look at his other releases this year:

• Jolly LLB 2: 10 February 2017
• Naam Shabana: 31 March 2017 (Special Appearance)
• Toilet: Ek Prem Katha: 2 June 2017
• 2.0: Diwali 2017
• Padman: 8 December 2017