WATCH: 83 first look revealed - Ranveer Singh, others shine as Indian cricket legends

The first look of Kabir Singh's upcoming film 83 was revealed on Sunday evening with Ranveer Singh and other actors posing as the legendary members of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup against all odds and thereby laid the foundation for the country's future success in the cricketing world. The first look was unveiled at the Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai with the entire star cast along with former team India captain Kapil Dev. Over the last few days, the makers have been unveiling the character poster of each actor. It was followed by the first look poster and a group photo. 

"The moment that every one waited so eagerly for. The first look launch of 83 amidst the shimmers and glitters! #83FirstLook #ThisIs83," read the tweet from the official handle on the film. Directed by Kabir Khan, 83 brings the incredible victory of the Indian cricket team at the 1983 World Cup alive.

In this film, Ranveer Singh plays the role of former Indian cricket team skipper Kapil Dev while Deepika Padukone has been roped in to play his wife Romi Bhatia. Tahir Raj Bhasin will be seen in the role of Sunil Gavaskar while Saqib Saleem is playing the role of Mohinder Amarnath.

WATCH 83 first look -

The moment that every one waited so eagerly for. The first look launch of 83 amidst the shimmers and glitters! #83FirstLook #ThisIs83@ikamalhaasan @iamnagarjuna @RanveerOfficial @kabirkhankk @Shibasishsarkar @deepikapadukone #SajidNadiadwala @vishinduri @RKFI @AnnapurnaStdios pic.twitter.com/KRqqINeZ7Q

— 83 (@83thefilm) January 27, 2020

The other members of the cast include - Harrdy Sandhu, Jiva, Ammy Virk, Jatin Sarna and Chirag Patil, among others.

The film will also be released in Tamil and Telugu. While Kamal Haasan will be presenting the Tamil version under his banner Raajkamal Films International, Nagarjuna Akkineni will present the Telugu version under his banner Annapurna Studios.

83 is scheduled to release on April 10 this year.