Prabhu Deva will be essaying the role of ` Karnan' in the multi- lingual film Suryaputra Mahavir Karna to be directed by R S Vimal. Chiyaan Vikram was to play Karnan and even a making video was released on the actor's birthday. It was later dropped and Vikram moved to another mythological Ponniyin Selvan directed by Mani Rathinam.
R S Vimal directed Ennu Ninte Moideen the all time evergreen romantic film starring Prithviraj and Parvathy along with Tovino . The film released in Feb 2016 and was a runaway hit and all songs a craze. Music director Jeyachandran won the national award.
Vimal did extensive work on Karnan, the character in Mahabharata and it was the story told from his perspective. He had prepared a story board for 2.5 hrs and enough documentation. At first `Mamamangam' film producer was to fund it but backed out. Bollywood Producer Vashu Bhagnani came on board and even the logo was released. Names of many Bollywood actors were speculated but surprisingly the choice was Vikram. Suresh Gopi was to play an important role.
Now the film is being funded by a UK based production company . 50 % of the film will be shot in a virtual reality and live action at UK studios. As UK has lifted pandemic curbs, shoot would begin next month said a source. Instead of Suresh Gopi, Malayalam actor Lal ( who acted in Dhanush's Karnan) is in the mythological film. Budget is Rs 300 crores.
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