The buzz about south actress Keerthy Suresh making her way to Bollywood has been going since some time. Few days ago there were even reports stating that she would be sharing screen space with Ajay Devgn. However, confirmation was awaited and guess what, the long-long wait has finally come to end. It has been confirmed that the daughter of producer Suresh Kumar and actress Menaka, would be paired opposite Ajay in her Bollywood debut. It is a sports drama biopic which is based on the Indian football coach, Syed Abdul Rahim. Has Southern Beauty Keerthy Suresh Signed a Film With Dhanak Director Nagesh Kukunoor?

According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, the Syed Abdul Rahim biopic, an Amit Sharma directorial, will go on floors in June this year. The report detailed about Keerthy Suresh’s role in the sports drama. It stated that the actress would be playing the role of Ajay’s wife in the film. Keerthy talking about her Bollywood debut film was quoted saying, “Syed Abdul Rahim’s story is a forgotten chapter in Indian history and I am glad that the makers are telling it through a film.” Rajini Murugan Fame Keerthy Suresh to Make Bollywood Debut, Film to Be Produced by Boney Kapoor?

 

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The sports drama will be produced by Boney Kapoor along with Akash Chawla Arunava Joy. Boney said how Keerthy Suresh’s presence would help them reach in the southern belt. He also clarified that film is not being planned as a bilingual but just a Hindi feature movie. The producer also stated the film would be shot overseas and also in Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata and Mumbai. Stay tuned for further updates.

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