Saif Ali Khan joins Prabhas' 'Adipurush', to star as Lankesh

Mumbai : Saif Ali Khan has collaborated with director Om Raut to for his next film 'Adipurush', which will star south superstar Prabhas. This will be Saif's second film with Om Raut, who earlier directed him in the 2020 blockbuster 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'. 

Saif will be seen in the negative role as Lankesh in 'Adipurush'. Prabhas took to social media to announce Saif's role in 'Adipurush' and wrote, "7000 years ago existed the world's most intelligent demon."

Meanwhile, an elated Kareena Kapoor also shared her excitement on Saif's addition to team 'Adipurush' and wrote, "Presenting the most handsome devil in history... my man Saif Ali Khan."

'Adipurush' will be Prabhas' 22nd film. It is a period drama. 'Adipurush' is a 3D film and will be shot in Hindi and Telugu while it will be dubbed in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and several international languages. 

'Adipurush' is scheduled to release in 2022.