Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati' to release on November 17, 2017

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming project Padmavati starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor will release on November 17 next year.

Ranveer, 31, who is playing Alauddin Khilji, the second Sultan of the Khilji Dynasty in the film, announced its release date on Twitter in Roman numerals.

"XVII. XI. XVII," he wrote along with a sneak peek of his look from the film.

The picture captured an intense look of Ranveer's kohled eyes with some battle scars on his forehead.

Ranveer is also awaiting the release of his romantic drama 'Befikre'. Set for December 9 release, the film directed by Aditya Chopra, also stars Vaani Kapoor.

Ranveer and Deepika have previously worked with Bhansali  in 'Ram-Leela'; and 'Bajirao Mastani'.

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