Dinesh Vijan’s biopic on public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has taken a fresh turn. Aamir Khan, who was earlier expected to lead the film, has now reportedly exited the project. Now, Rajkummar Rao is being considered to step into the lead role.
Rajkummar hasn’t officially signed yet, but sources say talks are moving in a positive direction. He shares a solid working relationship with Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films. At the moment, he is promoting Bhool Chuk Maaf, which is also produced by the same banner.
Rajkummar Rao To Play Ujjwal Nikam?
A source close to the film revealed to mid-day, “Dinesh is keen on having Rajkummar play Nikam. He brings the right intensity and range to the role. Preliminary talks have been positive, but Raj is immersed in prep for Vikramaditya Motwane’s next, which is a physically and emotionally demanding script since he plays a sportsman. The dates will need to be worked out.”
Due to the possible change in casting, the makers are also looking at a different tone for the film. It was earlier planned as a courtroom drama with political angles. But now, the team might go for a raw and grounded style that suits Rajkummar’s acting approach.
About Ujjwal Nikam
Ujjwal Nikam is one of India’s most respected public prosecutors. He has led some of the country’s biggest criminal cases. These include the 1993 Bombay blasts, the 2003 Gateway of India bombing, the Khairlanji massacre, and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Over his career, he has secured 628 life imprisonments and 37 death penalties.
If Rajkummar signs on, this role could turn into another impactful performance for him. He is known for picking deep and intense roles. But with his current training schedule for Motwane’s sports-based film, managing dates could be tricky.
Rajkummar Rao: Work Front
Rajkummar was last seen in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video.Now, he is all set to star in Bhool Chuk Maaf with Wamiqa Gabbi. It’s a fun rom-com with a time-loop twist, where his haldi ceremony keeps repeating. The film is set to hit cinemas on May 9.
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