New Delhi: Superstar Akshay Kumar says filmmaker Aanand L Rai was initially hesitant to approach him for Atrangi Re as the film belongs to Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush's characters. Kumar, who recently delivered a box office hit with cop drama Sooryavanshi, said he was sold to the unique and extraordinary story that Rai was trying to present with Atrangi Re.
"This film basically belongs to Dhanush and Sara, they are the main leads. I have a special appearance in the movie. Rai was earlier confident that I will say no to the movie as it was a small role.
"But I loved the story, it really is an atrangi (extraordinary) story. I never imagined that someone could tell a love story in this way. So when I said yes to this, Rai was taken aback. He thought there was only one per cent chance that I would agree to do the movie and that's what happened," the 54-year-old actor said in an interview.
Atrangi Re, which marks Kumar's first collaboration with Rai, is being touted as a twisted and complex love triangle.
The actor said he always liked the rawness of Rai's cinema and that's why he was also looking forward to working with the director, known for movies such as Tanu Weds Manu, Raanjhanaa and Zero.
He believes that if Atrangi Re is able to click with the audiences, then the credit only belongs to Khan and Dhanush.
"This film will work only because of Sara and Dhanush. Sara is very professional and she is a director's actor. I believe this is one of the best roles that she has ever done.
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