Akshay Kumar will return to the theatres with South director Krish's Gabbar Is Back.

Costarring Shruti Haasan, the film has Akshay playing the titular character -- a vigilante, to tackle corruption in the country.

Gabbar is Back is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. It will release on May 1.

Watch the sensational teaser of the film below!