Overview
- Allu Arjun is reportedly in talks to play the titular hero in Sony Pictures’ long-gestating Shaktimaan adaptation, replacing earlier Ranveer Singh speculation.
- Director Basil Joseph, known for the Malayalam superhero hit Minnal Murali, is set to helm the project.
- Sony Pictures and Geetha Arts have enlisted stakeholders from four film industries alongside major international studios to back the venture.
- The production aims to honor the original 90s TV series’ nostalgic appeal while reimagining it with cutting-edge technology and a gripping narrative.
- Beyond Shaktimaan, Allu Arjun is lined up for Atlee’s multi-language film starring Deepika Padukone and is expected to begin work on Pushpa 3 next.