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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Mahavathar Narasimha' director Ashwin Kumar envisions Hrithik Roshan as Nataraja —Believes Yash is the perfect Ravana
Director '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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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."
India Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mahavatar Narsimha director Ashwin Kumar: Want to see Hrithik Roshan ias Nataraja
Filmmaker Ashwin Kumar, who is gearing up for the release of his mythological epic 'Mahavatar Narsimha', is already deep into planning his next films. In an exclusive chat with India Today, the director spoke about his upcoming mythological projects and shared his vision of seeing Hrithik Roshan portray a divine role on 'Mahavatar Narasimha' marks his directorial debut, Ashwin revealed that two more ambitious mythological films are already in development. Shedding light on what's next, he shared, 'I will be bringing out 'Ajamila', it's another epic from the Puranas, but it will be live action. 'Mahavatar Narsimha' is a soft way to awaken the soul; that one (Ajamila) is a very hard way to awaken the soul. We will be doing that.'advertisementHe further added, 'I will tell more about it later, and we will also be doing a film on Ardhnarishwar, which is half Shiva, half Shakti - but this one will be set in a more real-world, modern-day scenario. So it will have a fantasy element too. These are both live-action films.' When asked if any actors were in talks for these upcoming projects, Ashwin clarified that casting will be dictated by the screenplay. 'Not yet. I am scripting it right now, but soon. I have some things in my mind about it. The writing tells you what actor is suited to it. I don't usually write with an actor suited for the role. I have to be true to the story, I have to be true to the screenplay, and the character. So, the character sculpts the actor, that's how I feel it,' he continued, 'And then my direction would help the character understand the story and screenplay, and then it meshes into this proper harmony.'On the topic of actors he'd like to collaborate with, Ashwin didn't hesitate. 'Hrithik Roshan!' he said instantly, going on to describe why the superstar would be a perfect fit for a mythological fantasy film. 'Hrithik is a demigod personified, when you look at his structure and his good moves as a dancer. So, I think him playing some sort of fantastical character, apart from the films that he does, is a part of his career. I would want to see him in that kind of a fantastic role.'And the role Ashwin envisions for Hrithik? 'Probably Nataraja, a dancer. A dancer who would create or destroy cosmically,' he has been much speculation about Hrithik being the initial choice to play Ravan in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. When asked if he believes Hrithik would have been the right fit, Ashwin offered a clear perspective. 'No, I think Yash is wonderful as Ravan, he has the look.''Mahavatar Narsimha' is all set to release on July 25.- EndsMust Watch
