Ajay Devgn's next period drama after Tanhaji to be based on Amish Tripathi's upcoming book about King Suheldev
FirstpostAjay Devgn reveals he always had plans of developing a franchise based on historical heroes, who did not have their day under the sun. In a recent interview with Mirror, Ajay Devgn reveals plans of his next film, his inspiration behind upcoming period drama Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, and the probable films he is looking at in the future. Ajay further says the next subject in the franchise would be inspired by King Suheldev, who defeated Mahmud of Ghazni’s army in Bahraich in 11th century AD. For that, the writers and director had to imagine and create drama that is larger than life, connects with and inspires people, but at the same time, doesn’t get typically filmi.” On his upcoming projects, Ajay says Neeraj Pandey’s Chanakya, in which he plays a modern-day teacher, philosopher and strategist, has gotten pushed slightly.