The actor will play the Travancore King Marthanda Varma in
the film.
Rana Daggubati is all set to play King Marthanda Varma in
his upcoming film Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma: The King of Travancore. To
mark the film’s beginning, Rana was at the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple in
Kerala to seek the blessings of the Lord and also paid a visit to the royal
family members of Thiruvithamkoor.
Talking to the media, the actor said, “It is a blessing to
be part of a story like this. I feel very happy and blessed today.”
Soon after worshipping the lord, he was at the Kowdiar
Palace where he was accorded a grand welcome by the royal family members Pooyam
Thirunal Gauri Parvathi Bhai and Adithya Varma. He spent time with the royal
family garnering info about the late ruler and was presented with a book that
contains all the details about the kingdom and its rulers.
To be directed by K Madhu, Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma:
The King of Travancore will be bankrolled by Seven Arts Mohan and the script
work is done by Robin Thirumala. On signing the project last year, Rana took to
Twitter to announce the project. Back then, he had tweeted, “Anizham Thirunal
Marthanda Varma - the king of Travancore” is the character I tell a story as
soon. Pre-production in progress. The film will be directed by K Madhu. Written
by Robin Thirumala, Seven arts Mohan is the line producer on the film.”
Rana Daggubati, one of the most wanted actors in Indian
cinema, has a slew of hits under his belt and has been bagging enviable
projects. He began his acting career in 2010 with the blockbuster hit Leader
and has acted in a number of films since then. He shot to limelight for his
role as Bhallaladeva in Baahubali. His last release was Nene Raju Nene Mantri
and he is currently busy with a couple of films including the bilingual Madai
Thiranthu / 1945, Enai Nokki Paayum Thotta and Haathi Mere Saathi.
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