TIL Desk Bollywood/ The first look of the forthcoming science fiction feature “Ashwatthama”, fronted by Vicky Kaushal, was revealed by the makers on Monday and the actor said he is looking forward to start shooting for the project.
The film will see Kaushal playing the titular mythological character who was given the boon of immortality.
Directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, “Ashwatthama” is described as a “futuristic sci-fi, based on a character from the chapter of Mahabharata”.
As per the epic, Ashwatthama was the son of guru Dronacharya, who fought for the Kauravas in the battle of Kurukshetra.
Calling it Dhar’s “dream project”, Kaushal said “Ashwatthama” required the backing of Screwvala to bring the “spectacle” to the audiences.
