Ishan in a still from Rogue (Courtesy: YouTube)
Highlights
- The film marks the debut of Ishan
- Rogue releases later this year
- Priyanka Chopra's cousin Mannara Chopra stars as the lead
New Delhi: Puri Jagannadh is back to silver screen with what he is best at. Yet another powerful Telugu film
Rogue, starring debutant Ishan,
Mannara Chopra and Angela in the lead. Going by the trailer, the film has components that are required for a box office success - romance, action and fresh faces.
Rogue also stars television actor Thakur Anoop Singh, who plays the prime antagonist. Produced by CR Manohar,
Rogue is expected to release sometime later this year.
India Today reports suggests that actor Salman Khan wanted to purchase the Hindi rights of the film, which will feature Sooraj Pancholi in the lead. However, an official word is awaited.
Watch the trailer of Ishan and Mannara Chopra's Rogue: The trailer opens with the tagline: "I hate girls" and instantly the plot shifts to Ishaan, who is seen romancing Mannara Chopra and Angela at exotic locations. Ishan has also delivered some action-packed shots for
Rogue and like a typical mainstream hero, is seen as a saviour for his lady love.
Rogue is Mannara Chopra's third Telugu film. She is the
cousin of actresses Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra. Mannara debuted in Bollywood with
Zid in 2014 and in the same year her first Telugu film
Prema Geema Jantha Nai had released. Later on, she starred in
Jakkanna (2016), which was a hit at the box office and then released
Thikka, for which she received good reviews.Puri Jagannadh is best known for films like
Pokiri, Badri, Itlu Sravani Subramanyam and others. He directed superstar Amitabh Bachchan in
Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap in 2011.