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A few days back, we came across reports of filmmaker SS Rajamouli approaching Alia Bhatt for his upcoming film ‘RRR’ which stars South superstars Jr NTR and Ram Charan in lead roles. It was being reported that Rajamouli wanted a renowned Bollywood actress who could cater to the Hindi-speaking audience. Apparently, ‘Baahubali’ presenter Karan Johar helped Rajamouli to connect with Alia for his next directorial. However, it was also being reported that Alia has turned down the offer owing to her other commitments.

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Now squashing all the reports, Rajamouli has confirmed that Alia is indeed a part of his magnum opus ‘RRR’. The film’s official handle on Twitter made an announcement confirming the same. Alia will be celebrating her birthday tomorrow and this comes as an advance birthday gift for her fans.

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At the press conference, revealing about Alia’s character in ‘RRR’, the director said that she plays a very important part in the film. She enters the film’s plot at a very crucial point.

An elated Alia couldn’t contain her excitement, and she said in a statement, “Working with Rajamouli sir is a big big tick off my bucket list.. also to be alongside Ram Charan and Jr. NTR is an absolute honour.. I am very excited about this experience and also working in the south for the first time.. I begin shoot in less than a month.. I will be playing the role of Sita, and the film is set in 1920s backdrop.”

Well, that’s really great news for all us because we all know what a great director Rajamouli is. Having Alia play an integral part in his magnum opus is like the icing on the cake. Ajay Devgn too is going to play a prominent role in ‘RRR’.

Set in the 1920s, ‘RRR’ is a story based on two legendary fighters.

Well, we just can’t keep calm and are eagerly looking forward to watching this film.

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