Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra`s upcoming film SHERSHAAH`s release date has been announced through a teaser video on 15th July. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the film will be released on the OTT platform, Amazon Prime Video. The film is a biopic of Indian Army Capt. Vikram Batra who served in the 1999 Kargil war with Pakistan. While his battalion 13 JAK RIF won several captured points of Pakistani soldiers, Capt. Batra himself was martyred trying to save his comrade. India awarded him with the Param Vir Chakra, India`s highest and most prestigious award for valour. Capt. Batra was known by his nickname Shershah (Lion King). Sharing the much-awaited teaser and announcement of the film, Sidharth wrote, `Shershaah | Out on August 12th. Heroes live on through their stories. We are honoured to bring to you the true story of the Kargil War hero, Captain Vikram Batra (PVC).A film that has had a long journey for me and a real-life character I am proud to play. #ShershaahOnPrime comes out on 12th August only on @primevideoin.` Produced by Karan Johar`s Dharma Production, the Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani starrer will release on Amazon Prime Video on 12th August.