Interesting details about Saif's character Lankesh in Adipurush

Actor Saif Ali Khan will be seen playing Ravan in Prabhas starrer Adipurush is known. The actor had earlier shared how the makers will be approaching his character and courted controversy when he stated that the film will explore "the benevolent and humane side of Ravan." Now the film's writer Manoj Muntashir has doled out some more details about Saif's character and has also stated that the actor was misunderstood for his remarks about humanising Lankesh.

Hyderabad: Prabhas' upcoming film Adipurush will feature Saif Ali Khan in the role of Lankesh. While the Baahubali fame actor will be seen playing Lord Ram, Saif will essay the iconic antagonist in the film which is based on the epic Ramayan. Sharing details about Saif's character Lankesh, Manoj Muntashir who has penned the dialogues and lyrics for Adipursuh has said that the film will feature Khan as a flamboyant king.

Adipurus poster

According to reports, Saif will be seen as a towering personality and to project that larger-than-life persona on-screen, the actor's height will be enhanced to eight or nine feet, using special effects. Saif's original height is 5 ft 5 inches. The 50-year-old actor will also sport a thick mustache and long hair in the film. To look the part, Saif is working on his physique to attain a muscular build

Prabhas and Saif starrer Adipursuh is one of the hotly anticipated films not only because of the star cast and lavish scale of the project but for a statement from Saif which had created quite a stir in December last year. While Khan spoke about the role, he was brutally trolled and netizens demanded his removal from the film. Taking Saif's side, Adipurush's writer Manoj has recently told a webloid that the actor was misunderstood for remarks about humanising Lankesh.

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"Saif was recently trolled for his remarks about (humanising) Lankesh, but there is nothing offensive in the film. Saif was misunderstood. Ravana is perceived as an all-black figure, but in our film, he will be seen in all his shades. He will be shown as a flamboyant king, who was also cruel and sadistic," said Manoj.

The makers are reportedly planning to take Adipurush on floors on January 19. The filming will begin in Mumbai studio where huge sets are being erected. Meanwhile, the leading actors Prabhas, Saif and Kriti Sanon have begun workshops for their character.

Directed by Om Raut, Adipurish will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.