Akshay Kumar has shared the first poster of his forthcoming film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", which also stars actress Bhumi Pednekar.

Akshay took to Twitter on Thursday, where he shared the first look. In a bright red coloured poster, Akshay and Bhumi are sporting the look of a bride and groom. The poster reads: "11th August, Swachch Azadi".

"Pleased to share, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, an unusual love story will be with you on August 11, 2017. Tayyar ho jayye Swachch Azaadi ke liye! (Be ready for clean freedom)," Akshay captioned the poster.

Pleased to share, @ToiletTheFilm an unusual love story will be with you on 11th Aug, 2017. Tayyar ho jayye Swachch Azaadi ke liye! pic.twitter.com/EEb5bOySu0

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 30, 2017

A love story with a satirical flavour, the movie is directed by Shree Narayan Singh, produced by Aruna Bhatia, Plan C Studios and Abundantia, and presented by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and KriArj Entertainment.

It will be the first time that Akshay will be featuring in a film with the "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" famed star Bhumi. The project also marks Akshay and actor Anupam Kher's 20th film together.