'RRR' writer eyes Vicky for upcoming film on Maharana Pratap
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RRR and Baahubali writer V Vijayendra Prasad has revealed that he wants actor Vicky Kaushal to headline his next period drama.
The film will revolve around Maharana Pratap, the courageous 16th-century king of Mewar.
Earlier, Prasad had thought of Hrithik Roshan, Prabhas, and Ranbir Kapoor for the role but was later blown away by Kaushal's recent performance in Chhaava.
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'Vicky is perfect for the role of Maharana Pratap'
In a conversation with Mid-Day, Prasad said, "Vicky Kaushal was excellent in Chhaava. While Hrithik, Prabhas and Ranbir are very good for the role of Maharana Pratap, after Chhaava, Vicky is in the same league as them."
"He is perfect for the role of Maharana Pratap."
"He is tall and strong and will be able to carry the weaponry well," he added.
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Prasad's film to depict Maharana Pratap's valor
The yet-to-be-titled period drama will be set in two timelines: the 16th century and the present day, where a descendant of the king tries to redeem his name.
"It will be a double role, with the actor playing Rana Pratap and his descendant," said Prasad about the plot structure.
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Prasad's film to unravel historical mystery
Further elaborating on the plot, Prasad said, "Akbar camped for two years to catch Rana Pratap but when he couldn't, he took chests of money, gold, and jewels from Agra to give it to Rana Pratap but it never reached Delhi."
"The other royal dynasties felt that Rana Pratap had taken it all. Now it's the job of Maharana Pratap's descendants, a historian, to prove that he had never taken the money."