Actor Jason Statham’s action thriller The Beekeeper will be released in Indian theatres on January 19, 2024, PVR INOX Pictures announced on Thursday.

Filmmaker David Ayer, known for movies Street Kings, End of Watch, Suicide Squad, Bright and Fury, has directed the movie from a script by Kurt Wimmer.

Kamal Gianchandani, CEO PVR INOX Pictures Ltd, said the company is excited to bring the movie for Indian audiences.

Apart from Jason, the film also stars Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, with Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons, among others. The Beekeeper is written by Kurt Wimmer.

The official synopsis reads, “One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.” In the upcoming action thriller, Jason plays the role of a former member of The Beekeepers who unveils disturbing secrets.

Bill Block, known for producing Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man, will produce the film for Miramax while Chris Long produces it under Cedar Park Studios, and Jason Statham under Wimmer.