Shraddha Kapoor announced as female lead for “Saaho”
The makers of upcoming Bollywood movie “Saaho” have put all the rumours and speculations to rest by officially announcing the leading lady of their film to be Shraddha Kapoor. The casting has been the talk of the town ever since the film was announced.
Shraddha, who rose to fame with “Aashiqui 2” and gained fan following with every movie she was a part of thereafter, will be romantically paired opposite Prabhas, who has become a household name across India post the success of “Baahubali” franchise.
After “Baahubali”, there were a lot of names of actresses doing the rounds who were keen to do the film, but makers felt Shraddha fit the role perfectly. Producers at UV Creations confirmed the news saying, “Shraddha is absolutely the perfect choice for the role. We are very excited to have her on board with us.”
They further added, “'Saaho' is Prabhas's first film being shot in Hindi and so it's very special for all of us. It is a highly ambitious project and there will be some really high octane action scenes in the film.”
The film, which is an ambitious hi tech action drama, has already kick-started shoot and it is being shot in three languages -- Hindi, Tamil and Telugu -- simultaneously.
The Bollywood debut of Prabhas has been one of the most anticipated topics for the audience. “Saaho” will mark the Hindi debut of the star. A massive set has been erected for the film in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.
“Saaho” will also see Neil Nitin Mukesh playing the antagonist. The teaser of the film was released with “Baahubali: The Conclusion”. “Saaho” will showcase high-octane action sequences for which the makers have roped in a world acclaimed action choreographer.
Written and directed by Sujeeth, the film is set to hit the screens next year.
Source: DNA India
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