Watch: Here's a sneak peek into Vicky Kaushal's prep for 'Uri'

Vicky Kaushal shared a video on social media about his preparation for URI, how the actor used to wake up at 3 in the morning and go to Navy Nagar to get different kinds of training like Mixed Martial arts and physical training with co-stars. He used to call his gym trainer (Rakesh Udiyar) a Jallaad.

As seen in the trailer, Vicky Kaushal is playing the role of an Indian Army officer in the film, for which he was required to gain 15 kgs, Rakesh Udiyar his trainer made sure that Vicky Kaushal Looks like Vihaan Singh Shergill, his on-screen character. 

In the video, director Aditya Dhar revealed how the actor left no stones unturned, he trained for 18 hours a day. They also went to a boot camp training, which helped them a lot to learn things like, how to use guns, crawling and understand their Psyche etc.

Vicky Kaushal shared the video on his social media and wrote, "A glimpse into my prep for URI. Not just me... me, along with a team of 20 other wonderful actors who gave their everything to the film. Big shout out to all my coactors, trainers and coaches... @rakeshudiyar ,Mangesh, @amol_kyatam @vickyarora @karannagari_mma #AtulMongia, ‘The Sikh Regiment’ @indianarmy.adgpi and the captain of the ship @adityadharfilms for giving me the most stimulating time as an artist. 
#URITheSurgicalStrike releases on 11thJan2019 "

What it took to play a Special Force Para Commando. A glimpse into my prep time for #URITheSurgicalStrike https://t.co/MobxEjwlKz Film releases 11th Jan 2019 

— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) January 4, 2019

The film is based on the 2016 surgical strikes conducted by the Indian Army in retaliation to an alleged terror attack in the Kashmir region of Uri. Uri is Vicky Kaushal's most anticipated film this year and just before the release, 

Showcasing the story of the night that shook the entire nation, the units and short promos released by the makers showcase the dangerous operation initiated by the Indian Army in retaliation of the terrorist attack by Pakistanis in URI which killed 19 Indian soldiers. The action-packed film boasts of an ensemble cast, including Mohit Raina, Paresh Rawal, Yami Gautam, and Kirti Kulhari amongst others.

The movie is slated to release on January 11, 2019.