Actor Sonu Sood, will next feature on screen in the period drama Prithviraj with Akshay Kumar. He said that he hopes to recreate the magic his and Akshay Kumar’s duo made in the films they did together earlier.
Speaking with the media at a promotional event, Sonu said. "The shoot is on. It's one of the most expensive films coming out this year, during Diwali. Akshay and I have worked together in three to four films, and all those films were huge hits. So, we hope to recreate that magic in this film, too.”
Sonu has worked with Akshay in Singh Is Kinng, Entertainment, and Gabbar Is Back in the past. Not much known about Sonu's character in Prithviraj yet. Directed by Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the actor said he will essay a titular role.
"I feel Dr Chandrapraksh Dwivedi and (producer) Aditya Chopra are masters of their craft, and they will make sure that this film will be one of the biggest films of the year," he said. Talking about his other upcoming projects, Sonu said, "I am producing a biopic of (badminton player) PV Sindhu and the film is in the pre-production stage at the moment. We will share details of that film very soon. I will also start the shoot for two South Indian films this year. With Prithviraj, two South Indian films and my home production, this year is going to be very important for me. So, I am looking forward to it."
Prithviraj is a historical drama that traces the life of King Prithviraj Chauhan. The film stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role. Manushi Chhillar makes her debut as Rani Samyukta. The film is set to hit theatres on November 13 this year.
