Here\'s why the makers got Ali Fazal on board for the role in \'Prassthanam\'

Mumbai: Ali Fazal has been coming in the news for all the right reasons and now with his latest film Prassthanam just gearing up for its release the actor is getting more and more recognition and appreciation.

Ali Fazal who was last seen in the web series 'Mirzapur' had gathered a lot of acknowledgment for his role as 'Guddu Bhaiya' and seeing his top-notch performance in the same. Impressed by his terrific performance in Mirzapur the producers of Prassthanam immediately decided to cast him for the role in the film.

In the film, Ali Fazal plays the role of a goon and is also the desired successor of Sanjay Dutt's legacy. The audience has hugely applauded the actor in the trailer and can't wait to get their eyes on the film.

Just like Kabir Singh which was a cult film, Prassthanam is also one with a mass appeal owing to its storyline. Interestingly, the director of the film of both the South Indian film and Hindi remake is the same i.e Deva Katta. It has been learned that the producers wanted to keep the authenticity intact with the Hindi version thus they bought in the same director.

Set in a contemporary political family in Lucknow, Prassthanam deals with complex questions on dharma, morality, desire, right and wrong.

The film also casts Jackie Shroff, Chunky Pandey, Satyajeet Dubey Manisha Koirala, and Amyra Dastur all of who play pivotal roles.

The film is produced by Sanjay Dutt's wife Maanayata Dutt. Prassthanam will hit the theatres on September 20, 2019.