Actor Ishaan-starrer war drama ‘Pippa’ will make its debut in theatres a week early on December 2, the makers announced on Monday.

Backed by producers Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur, the film is directed by Raja Krishna Menon, best known for Akshay Kumar-led ‘Airlift’.

‘Pippa’ is billed as a heroic tank battle film, that underscores the bravery of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta (Ishaan), a veteran of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron, who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.

On the occasion of India’s 76th Independence Day, the makers unveiled the film’s teaser and also announced its new release date. The movie was earlier scheduled for release on December 9.

“‘Pippa’, set in 1971 against the backdrop of one of the largest refugee migrations in modern history that then led to the liberation and formation of a country, PTI reported from Mumbai.

‘Pippa’ is based on ‘The Burning Chaffees’, written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta.

The movie takes its title from the Russian amphibious war tank called the PT-76, popularly known as ‘Pippa’.

Maestro AR Rahman has composed the music.

Roy Kapur said they are honored to bring out the inspiring story of ‘Pippa’.

‘Pippa’ also features actors Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan.