Earlier this 12 months, a trilogy based mostly on the desi superhero Shaktimaan was introduced by Sony Pictures India. Actor Mukesh Khanna, who conceptualised the Doordarshan present Shaktimaan and performed the titular position, shall be connected to the upcoming trilogy. However, the hunt for the lead actor of the film remains to be on.
In a chat with Brut India, Khanna stated that Shaktimaan has all of the powers that any superhero on the earth might possess. “If you compare Shaktimaan with the powers of any superhero, maybe an Iron Man, maybe a Spider-man, maybe a Superman, Shaktimaan can do everything,” he stated. The actor added that the desi superhero will give stiff competitors to MCU’s Avengers. “It will become a global superhero now, in front of maybe Avengers,” Khanna stated.
Mukesh Khanna stated that individuals would possibly suppose that Shaktimaan’s powers ought to be elevated to compete in opposition to Avengers however the desi superhero doesn’t want an additional enhance as he’s constructed from the 5 components of the universe. “People say you will have to increase the powers, Avengers have come and you are in competition with Avengers. But let me tell you that Shaktimaan has every kind of power because he’s made from the five elements of the universe,” he stated.
Talking concerning the upcoming movie, he stated, “Bigger villains will be there. The gadgets will be big. But Shaktimaan’s soul will remain the same.” Khanna added that the youngsters who noticed the tv present again then at the moment are mother and father and they are going to be eager to indicate their youngsters the superhero they grew up with.
Mukesh Khanna beforehand informed ETimes, “It will be made on a higher scale and keeping today’s scenario in mind. Shaktimaan will retain its originality and the essence will not change even in the film.”
A one-minute video saying the movie was launched in February with the tagline – As darkness and evil prevail over humanity, it’s time for him to return.
