Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni has joined team Brahmastra. Filmmaker Karan Johar took to Twitter to announce that the actor will be appearing in the film for a “special” role. Brahmastra is being headlined by Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Singh, along with Amitabh Bachchan.
We are honoured and exceptionally excited to have the one and only Nagarjuna Akkineni doing an extremely “special” role in our film BRAHMASTRA ... thank you sir for your love and your beautiful energy!Karan Johar, Filmmaker
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In an exclusive IANS interview, Nagarjuna Akkineni expressed his excitement to work on the project. The actor will be working with Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji for the first time.
“Except Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan) with whom I’ve worked in ‘Khuda Gawah’, they are all new to me. I’m working for the first time with Karan Johar, (director) Ayan Mukerji, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor.”Nagarjuna Akkineni, Actor
The actor kept mum about his role, as he isn’t allowed to say much at the moment.
“I am not supposed to say much. To be honest, I’m not very sure of the extent of my role. But it’s a pivotal part. And they probably thought of me because the role suits my personality.”Nagarjuna Akkineni, Actor
(With inputs from IANS)
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