Jha says 'Sikandar' is not a children's film despite having children as protagonists.

' 'Sikandar' is not a children's film at all. It just has two important characters as children but it's for everyone. Just like 'Taare Zameen Par' which had a child protagonist and still appealed to people of all ages, this film too will appeal to one and all,' said Jha.

''Sikandar' basically reflects the situation of Kashmir seen through the eyes of children... It's a film full of hope but told in a manner that is not preachy. It is involving and intriguing and connects at an emotional level. The underlining theme is about fighting against the odds, living up to expectations and coming out with a clear conscience,' he added.

Produced by Big Pictures and Sudhir Mishra, 'Sikandar' has already garnered its share of positive reactions when it travelled to festivals like the Bollywood and Beyond Film Festival in Stuttgart, Germany, and the Los Angeles Indian film festival.

Earlier slated for a March release, the film was delayed by the tussle between producers and distributors over revenue-sharing of forthcoming releases.