A film that was announced earlier this year, it was revealed that ‘Chiyaan’ Vikram would be teaming up acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker RS Vimal of Ennu Ninte Moideen fame for a historical film titled Mahavir Karna. To be produced by the New York-based United Film Kingdom banner, the upcoming magnum opus will reportedly be made at an estimated budget of Rs. 300 crore with plans initially to dub it in 32 languages. It must be noted that casting for the film has been underway for sometime with the makers on the lookout for young boys last month matching the National Award-winning actor’s looks anywhere between the age group of 8-16 along with a substantial knowledge in martial arts.

That said, the, Mahavir Karna kicked off yesterday (November 3) from the land of Sree Padmanabha at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala along with a holy temple bell, which has now been revealed will be featured as part of the 30 feet high chariot of Karna in the film. It must be noted Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi too had taken part in the proceedings and is believed to be part of the upcoming historical venture. Announcements on the rest of the cast and crew are expected to be made officially in the days ahead.


Chiyaan Vikram Mahavir Karna