Vicky Kaushal starts the release countdown as the movie's advance sales aren't going well.

The much awaited war drama 'Sam Bahadur' is almost here.

Vicky Kaushal, started a countdown on social media with a special message for his fans with just five days until it opens in theaters.

He said: "Get ready to witness the journey of a soldier with unwavering dedication, courage and resilience spanned over four decades and five wars,

Vicky also shared a close-up photo of him in Manekshaw, writing, "Five wars and forty years in uniform. Only five days remain! Reservations in advance are now open!"

'URI: The Surgical Strike' was Vicky's first army man role; this is her second.

18,861 tickets were sold for the movie, bringing in an estimated Rs 64 lakh nationwide.