Sushant Singh Rajput confirms Dhoni's biopic will release on October 22

MS Dhoni

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who will be seen in the title role in "MS Dhoni - The Untold Story", is excited about the film's release in October.

The Neeraj Pandey-directorial is a biopic on the Indian cricket captain.

"The film 'MS Dhoni - The Untold Story' releases October 22. Fox Star Studios and Inspired Entertainment to Co-Produce," Sushant, who has been working hard for the role for over four months now, tweeted on Monday, giving the news a thumbs up sign.

For the film, Fox Star Studios has joined hands with Inspired Entertainment (Rhiti Group), read a statement.

"M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story" traces Dhoni's inspirational rise from humble beginnings in Ranchi to an icon. Pandey tries to uncover the personal and human story behind the icon - the untold story filled with humour, romance, tragedy and triumph.