National Award-winning filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, who is making his return to direction with Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh after nine years, feels that the upcoming film has a strong message and hopes that the audiences see the strong narrative it holds.

“It’s not about me coming back after 9 years, it's about what I’m bringing to the table after 9 years. Before making a film, I always ask myself what difference my film will make and I only begin it once I get the answer. Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh is a very important film to me and I hope the audience sees the strong narrative the film holds," Santoshi said in a statement.

Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh, starring Chinmay Mandlekar as Godse and Deepak Antani as Gandhi, depicts an imagination of Gandhi surviving the attack by Godse and coming face-to-face with him to debate over their ideological differences. The film is set to release in theatres on January 26.

“It was my pleasure associating with Rajkumar Santoshi and also Deepak Antani. Nathuram Godse was an extremely difficult character to play as it can be easily hated by the audience. But I believe when the audience starts to hate any character portrayed by me, it means I’ve done my job well,” said Mandlekar.

Antani, who has previously played Gandhi in many films, said, “Rajkumar Santoshi is a school, and from him, I’ve learnt acting, direction, and also how to become a better human being. I’m glad to be associated with this project and I hope the audiences love it equally.”

A.R. Rahman has composed the music for the film, which also stars Pawan Chopra, Anuj Saini, and Tanisha Santoshi in pivotal roles.