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EXCLUSIVE: Hrithik Roshan and Shankar in talks to do a science fiction movie together
Shankar has always been keen to work with Hrithik Roshan and has been trying since the last four years but somehow it never worked out.
After 2.0, written and directed by S. Shankar, he is all set to direct Indian 2, which is the sequel to his hit movie Indian, with Kamal Haasan playing the lead role. The shooting of Indian 2 will commence soon after Kamal Haasan is done with the hosting of the television reality show, Bigg Boss season two and Nayanthara has been signed opposite him. But we have heard that post-Indian 2, Shankar has narrated another sci-fi thriller script to Hrithik Roshan and the superstar is almost on board.
Says a trade source, “Shankar has always been keen to work with Hrithik Roshan and has been trying since the last four years but somehow it has never worked out. Shankar feels with Hrithik’s good looks, great physique and superb dancing skills, he can do justice to the kind of scripts that Shankar has. Few know that Hrithik and Shankar have been in talks for months to do a film together after 2.0 got complete and it’s the main lead. Shankar approached Hrithik Roshan for his next after Indian 2 and while Hrithik has liked the script, they are working on other factors including remuneration and dates. It’s another sci-fi action thriller movie in 3D and with extra-ordinary VFX like 2.0 – almost like a superhero film. Shankar had earlier wanted Hrithik to do Akshay Kumar’s role, ornithologist Pakshi Rajan, in 2.0 but Hrithik was busy shooting for Super 30 at that time and couldn’t commit. Hrithik is known to be very choosy with his scripts and the only movie he has given his nod till now is his father Rakesh Roshan’s Krrish 4. Right now he is completing Super 30 and YRF’s movie with Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor. If he agrees to do Shankar’s movie it will definitely be an announcement of sorts.”
It is to be noted that Hrithik was one of the very first ones to share his excitement on Twitter about 2.0 as he thanked Rajinikanth for showing the way forward (for fellow actors). He tweeted, “Saw 2.0 trailer. Shankar sir has done it again. So looking forward to this one! All the best to the entire team! @2Point0movie @akshaykumar @shankarshanmugh. And thank you #Rajni sir for continuously showing us the way forward. You are unbelievable! Respect.”
A lesser-known fact is that four years ago, Hrithik was offered the main lead by Shankar, in the Hindi version of Tamil revenge-drama, I, but had turned it down citing date issues. I revolved around a bodybuilder turned supermodel, played by South star Vikram, who after being deformed, exacts revenge upon those who were responsible for his predicament and Hrithik was offered Shankar's part.
.jpg "Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy entertain the audience on the sets of The Kapil Sharma Show")
