Few days ago, Om Raut of Tanhaji made official announcement that Saif Ali Khan has been roped in his upcoming big budget movie Adipurush to play the role of Ravana- Lankesh which has young Rebel Star Prabhas in the lead role. Adi purush is based on Ramayana and Prabhas will essay the role of Ravana. According to the latest update, Saif Ali Khan was not the first choice of Adipurush. Initially Om Raut wanted to rope Ajay Devgn in Prabhas starrer Adipursh but as he was not able to allot the dates, he politely said no to the director. Later the role fell in the lap of Saif Ali Khan.
Saif Ali Khan has been trolled online ever since his name was announced to play Ravana in Adipurush. The netizens are suggesting that the makers should replace Sai Ali Khan with another actor for the role.
The reports are coming either Keerthy Suresh or Bharat Ane Nenu fame Kiara Advani will play the role of Goddess Seeta in Prabhas and Om Raut film.
Meanwhile Ajay Devgn is currently working with SS Rajamouli in RRR which has Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Olivia Morris and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. RRR, bankrolled by DVV Danayya, will hit the theaters next year.