It is all getting actually fascinating. In the times when real
life stories are really doing well at the Box Office (Airlift, Neerja), it is
going to be a clash of a couple of more two months from now. Come 20th May and
Sarbjit would have competition in the form of Raman Raghav 2.0.
"What makes it further interesting are the names
associated with the two films," tells our source, "While Aishwarya
Rai Bachchan is the face of Sarbjit (while playing his sister Dalbir Kaur),
Anurag Kashyap is at the helm of affairs for Raman Raghav 2.0. The movie has
Nawazuddin Siddiqui playing the title role but when it comes to the clash of
the big names, this encounter would be seen as AK v/s ARB."
It is a known fact that Sarbjit is based on the life of
Sarabjit Singh, an Indian national who was convicted of terrorism and spying by
a Pakistani court. In 2013 he was attacked by fellow inmates and died six days
later at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. On the other hand Raman Raghav 2.0 is based
on the notorious serial killer Raman Raghav who operated in Mumbai during the
mid-1960s.
"It should be a well fought battle because of the
directors on board," a trade expert adds, "Director Omung Kumar has
made a critically acclaimed and successful Mary Kom before, again a biopic.
There is good buzz already around Sarbjit with Randeep Hooda playing the title
role. On the other hand Anurag Kashyap's expertise lies in dark edgy dramas.
With Raman Raghav 2.0, he is stepping back into the familiar zone. Moreover,
Nawazuddin was much loved in Anurag's Gangs of Wasseypur. The director-actor
'jodi' is special."
As for Sarbjit, this is pretty much expected as the film was
looking at a solo arrival on 20th May. While there is good intrigue built up
around the movie which has Randeep Hooda as the central protagonist, a knock on
the door from Raman Raghav 2.0could well prove to be a surprise guest paying a
visit.
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