Vicky Kaushal to play Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, director Laxman Utekar confirms

Actor Vicky Kaushal will play the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in his next film. Director Laxman Utekar confirmed the news and said that he was the perfect choice for the historical role.

The ‘Uri’ actor is also set to headline a romantic-comedy film, directed by Laxman Utekar.

Speaking with news agency PTI, Utekar said Vicky’s personality, like his height and physique match that of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Utekar added that Vicky is also a fabulous performer.

‘We didn’t do any look test, I was sure that he is the one who can play Sambhaji. He will train for four months in sword fighting, horse riding and a few other things. And once we are satisfied, we will start shooting,’ he said.

The director also added, ‘We have seen many films on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj but nobody knows how big a warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was, or his contribution towards the Maratha empire and to Maharashtra.’

Laxman Utekar also said that the film is in pre-production stage.

Utekar also talked about his romantic-comedy film that stars Vicky alongside Sara Ali Khan and said, ‘The film is ready, it will release theatrically in April.’

For the unversed, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is the son of Maratha Empire’s founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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