Priyanka Chopra, Rajkummar Rao to feature in The White Tiger

Priyanka Chopra and Rajkummar Rao will be sharing the screen space for the first time in the upcoming Netflix's film The White Tiger.

New Delhi: Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra and Rajkummar Rao have been roped in to play the lead roles in Netflix's upcoming film The White Tiger.

The movie will be an adaptation of Aravind Adiga's prize-winning novel by the same name, The White Tiger.

To be helmed by Ramin Bahrani, the White Tiger will also feature debutant Adarsh Gourav.

Talking about the Netflix project, Priyanka said, "I'm so excited to work with Ramin Bahrani and Netflix to bring Aravind Adiga's poignant story to cinematic life. When I read the book, I was fascinated with the perspective of the narrative.

"The story's portrayal of raw ambition and the extent one will go to to achieve one's goals is riveting. I look forward to filming this in India this fall, and also working along with Rajkummar for the first time and the wonderful cast Ramin is putting together," said Priyanka who will also serve as the executive producer for the film.

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Expressing his excitement to work in Ramin's film, Rajkummar said, "It's an exciting time for actors today and I'm thrilled to be a part of such a world-class project. I've been an admirer of Ramin's work and am excited to see 'The White Tiger' come to life."

The White Tiger will be bankrolled by Netflix in association with Mukul Deora. The screenplay will be written by Bahrani.

"I have wanted to make a film of Aravind Adiga's brilliant novel 'The White Tiger' for over a decade. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with Mukul Deora, Netflix and such an incredible cast on this project," said Bahrani.

The White Tiger follows the extraordinary journey of a self-made man from a tea-shop worker in a village to a successful entrepreneur in a big city.

The White Tiger will go on floors later this year.

With inputs from IANS.