Arjun Rampal Offered ₹6 Crore for Villain Role in 'Arjun Naga'

Arjun Rampal has been offered ₹6 crore to play the main villain in Anil Sharma's new movie 'Arjun Naga'. This is a big offer after his popular role in the 'Dhurandhar' series.
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Actor Arjun Rampal has reportedly been offered ₹6 crore to portray the antagonist in filmmaker Anil Sharma's upcoming project, 'Arjun Naga'. This offer follows Rampal's recent impactful performance as Major Iqbal in the successful 'Dhurandhar' series.

Bollywood Hungama has learned that Rampal's participation in 'Arjun Naga' is being considered for a role described as "exciting" and a potential addition to his filmography, particularly after the positive reception of his work in 'Dhurandhar'.

'Dhurandhar' Success Fuels Rampal's Antagonist Roles

The critical and commercial success of the 'Dhurandhar' films appears to have significantly bolstered Arjun Rampal's career trajectory, especially concerning villainous roles. His portrayal of Major Iqbal, the chief antagonist in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' and subsequently in 'Dhurandhar 2', has been widely praised.

  • Rampal's performance as Major Iqbal in the 'Dhurandhar' franchise has been met with considerable acclaim.

  • Reports indicate the actor is being eyed for similar impactful negative characters in future projects.

  • 'Dhurandhar 2' has achieved significant box office success, surpassing the lifetime collection of its predecessor within its initial run.

Rampal's Expanding Project Landscape

Beyond the potential 'Arjun Naga' offer, Rampal is also reportedly attached to Rishab Shetty's ambitious film, 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj', where he is slated to play a principal villain. In this historical epic, he would join Shefali Shah, who is cast as Shivaji Maharaj's mother, Rajmata Jilabai.

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  • The film, directed by Sandeep Singh, is being planned as a large-scale visual chronicle of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's confrontations with the Mughal Empire.

  • Rampal's other upcoming projects include Imtiaz Ali's Netflix romantic film 'O Saathi Re', co-starring Aditi Rao Hydari and Avinash Tiwary.

Background

Arjun Rampal, who began his career in modelling, has a filmography spanning over 40 movies. He has received accolades including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Rock On!!'. His earlier work includes films like 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', where he had a "comparatively smaller but crucial role." The 'Dhurandhar' series, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, has seen notable cast members like Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun. The film's production involved elements like "real blasts" and limited CGI for its climax sequences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much money was Arjun Rampal offered for the villain role in 'Arjun Naga'?
Arjun Rampal has reportedly been offered ₹6 crore to play the main villain in filmmaker Anil Sharma's upcoming movie, 'Arjun Naga'. This offer comes after his successful role in the 'Dhurandhar' series.
Q: Why is Arjun Rampal being offered big villain roles?
Arjun Rampal's performance as Major Iqbal in the 'Dhurandhar' series was highly praised by critics and audiences. This success has led filmmakers to consider him for similar strong negative characters in new projects.
Q: What other projects is Arjun Rampal working on?
Besides the potential role in 'Arjun Naga', Arjun Rampal is also expected to play a villain in Rishab Shetty's historical film 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'. He is also part of Imtiaz Ali's Netflix film 'O Saathi Re'.
Q: What is the background of Arjun Rampal's acting career?
Arjun Rampal started as a model and has acted in over 40 films. He won a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Rock On!!'.