After two back to back hits Rajneeti and Aarakshan, all eyes were on Prakash Jha’s next venture.
Rumours suggested that the filmmaker, who was toying with the idea of making a sequel to his 2010 hit Rajneeti, would team up with Amitabh Bachchan yet again. The truth however, is way different. Mumbai Mirror learnt that Jha will now team up with not the Sr Bachchan, but his son Abhishek for his next venture tentatively titled Chakravyuh.
According to a source close to Abhishek, Jha and the actor were in talks for a really long time. “Jha wanted Abhishek in Aarakshan and Rajneeti as well. But other commitments always kept Abhishek from accepting his earlier offers. Now finally, Abhishek ahs signed Jha’s next where he plays the male lead.”
According to sources, Deepika Padukone might be the female lead opposite Abhishek. As for the other stars in the film, there is a strong likelihood of Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpayee being a part of the cast. “Jha loved working with both Rampal and Bajpayee in Rajneeti. They might be a part of Chakravyuh as well,” informed a source close to the project.
However, as of now, only Abhishek Bachchan has confirmed his part in the project. “The rest of the cast will soon be finalised. Jha will make an official announcement very soon,” said the source.
The film that will go on floors later this year, will be shot outside Mumbai. Abhishek and Jha remained unavailable for comment.
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