Jackie Shroff to Play Ram Pothineni's Nemesis in RAPO23?
The makers have reportedly been focusing on assembling a strong ensemble cast to match the film's scale, and Jackie Shroff's inclusion is expected to add considerable gravitas to the project.
The trend of Bollywood actors playing powerful antagonists in Telugu cinema appears to be continuing. After Sanjay Dutt (Double iSmart), Saif Ali Khan (Devara), Bobby Deol (Hari Hara Veera Mallu), and Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Saindhav), veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff is reportedly in talks to play the chief antagonist in Ram Pothineni's ambitious film RAPO23.
According to industry sources, Jackie Shroff is being considered for the pivotal villain's role, and discussions are currently underway. If finalized, he will lock horns with Ram Pothineni in what is expected to be an intense face-off. However, the makers are yet to make an official announcement.
Produced by Krishna Pothineni under the Rapo Cinematics banner, RAPO23 is being mounted on a lavish scale and is regarded as one of Ram Pothineni's most ambitious projects. The film is expected to blend psychological drama with high-octane action in a stylish narrative, moving away from the conventional commercial entertainer format.
The makers have reportedly been focusing on assembling a strong ensemble cast to match the film's scale, and Jackie Shroff's inclusion is expected to add considerable gravitas to the project.
If the deal materialises, Jackie Shroff will join the growing list of Bollywood stars portraying formidable villains in Telugu cinema, underlining Tollywood's continued preference for seasoned Hindi actors to elevate the conflict in big-ticket entertainers.
