Nara Rohith reveals he was the original choice for Fahadh Faasil's role in 'Pushpa'
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The characters brought to life by
Allu Arjun
,
Rashmika Mandanna
, and
Fahadh Faasil
in the 'Pushpa' films directed by
Sukumar
have left a lasting impression on fans. However, in a recent interview, actor
Nara Rohith
revealed that he was originally the first choice to play the role of Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, the antagonist eventually portrayed by Fahadh Faasil.
How Rohith landed on Sukumar's radar
Speaking to M9 News, Rohith shared that during the COVID-19 pandemic, he posted pictures sporting a moustache, which caught the attention of director Sukumar and producer Ravi Shankar. They approached him for the role of Bhanwar Singh Shekawat early in the film's development. However, as the film's scope expanded, the makers decided to cast Fahadh Faasil instead. Rohith admitted that while he was interested in the part, he wasn't sure if he could have matched Fahadh's performance.
After watching Fahadh's portrayal, he acknowledged the actor's excellence in the role.
Rohith reacts to Fahadh's performance
He said, "I don't know if I could've played the character like he did. Maybe, if I were on that set, I could've vibed and done it. But after seeing Fahadh, I was like, okay. That was terrific, actually."
In the Pushpa series, Bhanwar Singh Shekawat is the main adversary to Allu Arjun's titular character.
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As a police officer, Bhanwar is determined to dismantle the red sanders smuggling operation.
'Pushpa' is about Pushpa Raj, who becomes a powerful smuggler in the red sandalwood trade, fighting against the police and rivals. 'In Pushpa 2: The Rule, Pushpa' tries to keep his power while facing new enemies and challenges in his life and work. The third part of the film, 'Pushpa 3: The Rampage' has been announced.
Speaking of Nara Rohith's career, he took a pause after his 2018 film Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu failed at the box office. After a long break, he made a comeback in 2024 with 'Prathinidhi 2'. That same year, he got engaged to his co-star from the film, Siree Lella. Rohith is now gearing up for new projects, including 'Sundarakanda' and 'Bhairavam'.
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