Confirmed! Shraddha Kapoor to star in Prabhas’ ‘Saaho’

Remember how Shraddha Kapoor was all over the headlines after she rumouredly asked for an eye-popping 8 crore when approached for the female lead in Prabhas’ ‘Saaho’? Apparently, makers thought it was too demanding of her. But, the story has now changed. Shraddha is now officially on board for the film!

“Shraddha is the perfect choice for the role. We are excited to have her on board with us. ‘Saaho’ is Prabhas’ first film to be shot in Hindi and so it is very special for all of us. It is an ambitious project and will have some really high-octane action scenes,“ said the film’s producers Vamsi and Pramod (UV Creations) , confirming Shraddha’s presence in the film. (Also Read: Is the title of Shraddha Kapoor’s next film based on Saina Nehwal?)

After the mammoth success of ‘Baahubali 2’, Prabhas is in the wishlist for every director as well as actress. For Shraddha, this one surely is a huge leap!

Apart from her, the film was rumouredly also offered to Disha Patani and Katrina Kaif. Katrina, who initially refused it, was extremely regretful after witnessing how ‘Baahubali 2’ swept off all box office records. Reports have it that she even tried to rekindle possibilities of joining the cast. However, looks like it didn’t work out.

‘Saaho’ will be shot in Hindi along with Telugu and Tamil. The film also features Neil Nitin Mukesh in a grey character.

Shraddha now awaits the release of ‘Haseena Parkar’, a biopic on Dawood Ibrahim’s sister with the same name. She will be seen with brother Sidhanth Kapoor for the same, for the first time. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, it hits the screens on 22nd September. As far as Prabhas is concerned, after the immense success of ‘Baahubali’ franchise, where we saw him as a prince and a warrior, it will be a nice experience to see him in an urban role.

Ranjini Maitra

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