In a never before seen avatar, actor Saif Ali Khan will be seen playing a 'Naga Sadhu' in his upcoming film 'Laal Kaptaan'.

The makers released the first look poster of Laal Kaptaan on social media. In the poster, Saif dons kohl-rimmed eyes, long Tilak on the forehead, a huge bun of dread-locked hair with ash smeared on his face - just like the 'Naga Sadhus' do.

The tilak on the character's forehead extends into a trail of blood ending at a man's body, dragged and lying prostrate.

While sharing the poster, the makers wrote, "Raakh se janmaa... Raakh ho jaane ko #LaalKaptaan #HuntBegins6thSeptember

#ErosNow | #SaifAliKhan | @aanandlrai | @nopisingh | @zyhssn | @deepakdobriyal | #ManavVij | @cypplOfficial | @ErosIntlPlc".

Raakh se janmaa... Raakh ho jaane ko #LaalKaptaan #HuntBegins6thSeptember#ErosNow | #SaifAliKhan | @aanandlrai | @nopisingh | @zyhssn | @deepakdobriyal | #ManavVij | @cypplOfficial | @ErosIntlPlc pic.twitter.com/SoIdEK2ptS

— Eros Now (@ErosNow) May 20, 2019

Along with the poster featuring Saif, the makers also announced the release date. The film, directed by Navdeep Singh, will hit the big screen on September 6.

The film is produced by Anand L Rai and Eros International.