Not Shahid Kapoor but this actor to play Karna in Rakeysh Mehra’s next?

Shahid Kapoor is all set to play Karna in Rakeysh Mehra’s next. These headlines were viral a couple of months back. Reportedly the Kabir Singh star and Sanju director were coming together for a modern-day version of Mahabharata. But looks like there has been a change of plan. Reportedly not Shahid but this popular actor is all set to play Karna in Rakeysh Mehra’s next.

As per Pinkvilla reports Vicky Kaushal will be seen playing the role of legendary Mahabharat hero in Rakeysh Mehra’s upcoming release.

Rakeysh Mehra, Vicky Kaushal and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment were recently spotted in Mumbai. Soon rumours of a possible collaboration between them were viral on the internet. Now rumours abound that the URI actor is roped in for a mythological film based on a Mahabharat character that is being made by Sidhwani and Mehra.

As reported by sources to Pinkvilla, “The project is extremely close to Rakeysh’s heart and has been wanting to make a film on it for many years now. Vicky will play the titular role in this mythological drama, which will be narrated from the perspective of Karna. Excel Entertainment will be producing the film and the trio are extremely excited to collaborate on this one. The movie is expected to roll by the end of this year, and Vicky will start with his prep closer to the shooting date.”

 

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Vicky also has Aditya Dhar’s The Immortal Ashwatthama, Meghna Gulzar’s Sam Bahadur, Shashank Khaitan’s Mr Lele and Laxman Utekar’s next with Sara Ali Khan in the pipeline.

But there has been no confirmation of the same from the concerned authorities as yet.

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