Brahmastra: Part 1 of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan trilogy to release on Christmas 2019

Mumbai: Director-producer Karan Johar on Tuesday announced the first part of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer "Brahmastra" will hit the theatres in India on Christmas next year. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the fantasy adventure franchise is being produced by Johar through his banner, Dharma Productions. The film will also feature Amitabh Bachchan, Dimple Kapadia, Akkineni Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles. Karan Johar tweeted just a while ago - "PART 1!!!! #BRAHMASTRA #CHRISTMAS2019 @DharmaMovies written and directed by AYAN MUKERJI"

Bringing the big screen spectacle - #Brahmāstra Part 1 on #Christmas2019 pic.twitter.com/UUX7k7vFe0

— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) November 13, 2018

PART 1!!!! #BRAHMASTRA #CHRISTMAS2019 @DharmaMovies written and directed by AYAN MUKERJI pic.twitter.com/1z4nObXybS

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) November 13, 2018

Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor clicks a sun kissed picture of Alia Bhatt, turns photographer for her again (SEE PIC) The movie will see Ranbir playing a character with special powers. The team recently completed a shooting schedule in Bulgaria. (PTI)