Chiyaan Vikram with son Dhruv. (Image courtesy :Chiyaan Vikram)
Highlights
- Chiyaan Vikram's son will feature in the remake of Arjun Reddy
- The yet-untitled film is produced by Mukesh Mehta
- The original film featured Vikram Deverakonda as Arjun
New Delhi:
Tamil film actor Chiyaan Vikram's son Dhruv is all set to make his acting debut with the Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster
Arjun Reddy. Sandeep Reddy's
Arjun Reddy, which released this year starred actor Vijay Deverakonda as Arjun in the film. The film's story revolved around a brilliant, alcoholic medical surgeon with serious anger issues. This time Dhruv will reprise Vijay's role as Arjun in the yet-untitled film. On Sunday, Chiyaan Vikram posted a clip featuring Dhruv on Instagram and revealed the news. He wrote: "Ready to make the leap. Dhruv to be Arjun Reddy." posted on Instagram. The film is produced by E4 Entertainment. Here's what he had shared:
Producer Mukesh Mehta also shared the news on Facebook and wrote: "We are extremely happy to share that Dhruv Vikram will be essaying the lead in the Tamil version of
Arjun Reddy. We are honoured by the opportunity and confidence shown in us by Vikram and we will work towards making it a memorable launch."
Chiyaan Vikram has featured in films like
Dhill,
Dhool and
Saamy. He gained immense popularity for
his roles like a blind villager in
Kasi and for his film
Samurai. In 2003, Vikram won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Bala's
Pithamagan.
The remake of
Arjun Reddy is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Arjun Reddy received a great response from the audience. With a budget of Rs 5 crore, it had managed to touch the 50 crore mark at the box office.
We already can't wait to watch Dhruv in
Arjun Reddy.