Saif Ali Khan to rock the silver screen as Lankesh in Adipurush

Bahubali star Prabhas and Tanhaji star Saif Ali Khan’s upcoming film Adipurush’s poster was released recently. Saif will be seen in the role of the most intelligent demon, Ravan aka Lankesh.

Kareena Kapoor Khan had an interesting take on the poster and the choice of the actor. Sharing the poster, she wrote: “Presenting the most handsome devil in history... my man Saif Ali Khan.”

In mid August, the makers had announced a new project called Adipurush, starring Prabhas in the titular role. The film will be directed by Om Raut, the man behind Ajay Devgn’s successful film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, earlier this year.

It may be recalled that Saif played the villain in that film, essaying the role of Uday Bhan Rathode, a Mughal general.

An official release stated how after Tanhaji-The Unsung Warrior, Saif would now be seen playing the biggest villain of all time in this film.

Quoting Prabhas, the statement said: “I am excited about working with a talented actor like Saif Ali Khan. To be featuring alongside such a great actor on the big screen is a matter of pride for me.”

This will be Saif's second collaboration with director Om Raut. While the makers are yet to reveal his look as Lankesh, the news has left fans anticipating.

This is not the first time that Saif will be seen in the role of an antagonist. Prior to Adipurush, Saif has played a negative role earlier and has managed to cash in appreciations too.

Saif had earlier played negative roles in Omkara (Langda Tyagi), Ek Haseena Thi (Karan), Bazaar (Shakun Kothari), Being Cyrus (Cyrus Mistry), Kurbaan (Ehsaan Khan)