'Mahavathar Narasimha' director Ashwin Kumar envisions Hrithik Roshan as Nataraja —Believes Yash is the perfect Ravana
's new classic film 'Mahavathar Narasimha' is set to hit the screens on July 25. This film is his debut directorial venture. Following this, he has planned two new live-action films based on Purana stories.
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In one of them,
is likely to play a
character, he told India Today.
Two mytho films in the pipeline
Ashwin Kumar said that the film is based on a Purana story called 'Ajamila' and explained that it will be a touching film. ''Mahavathar Narasimha' is like a gentle awakening of the soul. But 'Ajamila' is a film that deeply awakens the soul," he said. He also revealed that another film based on the story of 'Ardhanareeswar,'which is a combination of Shiva and Shakti, but the plot will be set in the modern world.
Casting to follow story flow, not star image, says Ashwin
Speaking about the actors who will be starring in the new films, he said that the writing work for the story is currently underway and that the actors will be selected based on the course of the story. When I write a character, I don't write with an actor in mind. The story and screenplay should be realistic," he said.
Hrithik as Nataraja is Ashwin's dream
When asked who his favorite actor to direct was, he immediately replied, 'Hrithik Roshan!' 'Hrithik is like a demigod, his physique and dancing skills are amazing. I want to make him a divine dancer, like Nataraja," he said. Asked if Hrithik Roshan could have played Ravana in 'Ramayana', he said, "
is the right fit for it."
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