Bollywood powerhouse Anupam Kher is enjoying innumerable accolades for his last release The Kashmir Files. The veteran seems to have got his second innings with another interesting script. It will be his 523rd film in Bollywood. This time it will be with hunk Vidyut Jammwal in the lead and under his production house. Kher took to his social media page to announce the film and wrote, “And I start my 523rd film #IB71 with the highly talented and heartwarmingly humble @mevidyutjammwal! His company @actionherofilms produces it. #SankalpReddy of #TheGhaziAttack fame directs this fantastic thriller! Jai Ho and Jai Hind! #LifeOfAnActor #Movies #JoyOfCinema.”

IB 71 is directed by Sankalp Reddy and revolves around the India-Pakistan war of 1971. It will be the first film backed by Vidyut’s production house Action Hero Films. 
Announcing the film a while ago, ‘the ‘Commando’ actor wrote, “I'm happy to announce my first feature titled ‘IB 71' as producer at Action Hero Films. Directed by Sankalp Reddy, the upcoming film is the banner's first collaboration with the creative giant Reliance Entertainment. I write this with the utmost gratitude and sincerity to convey my love to you for your blessings and support. ‘IB 71' is a step towards fulfilling the promise of quality filmmaking. This project is a result of teamwork and belief. I seek your support for it forever. Thank you for being a part of my journey. Wishing you the forward move you've hoped for.”