After the massive success of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, reports suggest that Ajay Devgan is teaming up with director Om Raut for another film about the unsung warriors. This time, they have set their sights on Hrithik Roshan for the villain role, which promises to be another thrilling historical epic.
Ajay Devgan and Om Raut may soon reunite for the second installment of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, in which Hrithik will play a pivotal role. While the duo initially planned to focus on the legendary Baji Prabhu, who is known for his sacrifice in the Battle of Pawan Khind, they put it on pause after the release of the Marathi film Pawan Khind (2022), which tells the same story. was included.
Now, they are exploring two possibilities, either recreating the story on a larger scale or focusing on another hero of the Maratha Empire. The talks are still in the early stages, and Baji Prabhu’s biopic is not completely out of the discussion.
The report further adds that Ajay believes that Hrithik Roshan’s huge screen presence and acting skills will make him a strong opponent for his character in his upcoming project. “Ajay feels that Hrithik has tremendous screen presence and charisma. Combining this with his acting skills, the superstar will be a great rival for Ajay’s character,” the source told the portal.
Additionally, it is expected that Sharad Kelkar will reprise his role as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj after his portrayal in Tanaji: The Unsung Warrior.
In Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Ajay Devgan played the lead hero and earned the National Award for Best Actor for his stellar performance. Saif Ali Khan played the role of the protagonist Udaybhan Singh Rathore. For the sequel, the actor is excited to rope in Hrithik Roshan as the main villain, which will add a new dynamic to the story.
On the professional front, Ajay Devgan was recently seen in Singham Again, and he has exciting projects lined up, including Son of Sardaar 2 and De De Pyaar De 2.
Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan is gearing up for his comeback as Kabir in War 2, where he will share the screen with Jr NTR. War 2, following the massive success of War (2019), marks the much-awaited comeback of Hrithik.
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