Allu Arjun in talks to play Shaktimaan; collaboration with director Basil Joseph
After much anticipation and countless rumours, the iconic Indian superhero Shaktimaan is making a spectacular return to cinemas. This time, the role will be portrayed by the pan-India star
Allu Arjun
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The new Shaktimaan film aims to combine the richness of Indian mythology with contemporary superhero elements, promising an impressive visual experience for fans old and new alike.
Director
Basil Joseph
Joins the Project
A report in Bollywood Bubble states that the Shaktimaan is now to be revived with Allu Arjun. Adding to the excitement, Basil Joseph, who impressed audiences and critics alike with the Malayalam superhero film 'Minnal Murali', has been roped in to direct the mega venture.
He is in talks with Allu to play Shaktimaan. The much-talked-about project, backed by Sony Pictures. The team aims to honour the nostalgic essence of the original TV series while reimagining it with cutting-edge technology and a gripping narrative.
International Collaboration and Industry Support
The report further added that two big international studios set to collaborate with Geetha Arts, with stakeholders from four different industries backing the project.
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Allu Arjun's Upcoming Projects
Beyond his current projects, Allu has committed to a new production under Dil Raju's banner, a venture anticipated to be his inaugural collaboration with director Prashanth Neel. While this project is slated for a future release, it holds considerable significance as it could potentially mark Arjun's 23rd or 24th cinematic appearance.
Rumours About
Ranveer Singh
However, earlier there were rumours that Ranveer Singh would join the project, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Allu Arjun's Rising Pan-India Appeal
Following the tremendous hit of 'Pushpa 2', Allu Arjun has become a familiar face throughout India. The Shaktimaan project is set to boost his popularity even more across the nation. Combining a legendary superhero character, an innovative director, and backing from an international studio, Shaktimaan is shaping up to be a landmark superhero film in India.
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