Akshay Kumar all set to start his 'Gold' innings in London

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar has embarked on a new cinematic journey with "Gold" and has requested his admirers to shower all the love and best wishes on him.

The Khiladi Kumar shared his first look from the film as he took off to London to shoot for the first schedule of the Excel Entertainment's project.

"Set out on a brand new journey, aiming for nothing less than 'Gold'! Day 1 of 'Gold', need your love and best wishes as always," Akshay posted on Saturday night.

Here is the look:

https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/881173630754881536

In the monochrome first look, Akshay is seen wearing a moustache, carrying a sling bag and donning a chequered waistcoat.

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"Gold" marks the first association between Akshay and Excel Entertainment led by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. To be directed by Reema Kagti, "Gold" will also introduce actress Mouni Roy into Bollywood.

The film is about India's first Olympic medal win as a free nation in the year 1948 at the 14th Olympic Games at London. It will release on the Independence Day, 2018.

Meanwhile, the actor has "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", which delves into the importance of having a toilet in a house, lined up for release on August 11 this year.