Dhanush reveals what drew him to 'Atrangi Re'; 'All I had to hear was that...'

Dhanush, who is currently gearing up for release of his Atrangi Re, directed by Aanand L Rai, recently revealed what gravitated him towards film. During a recent talk show, actor mentioned that minute he heard that Aanand L Rai was helming project and that it would be written by Himanshu, he was 'sold'. upcoming movie, Atrangi Re will also star Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar and will get a digital release via Disney+ Hotstar on December 24.

actor revealed during talk show that he has 'immense faith' in Aanand L Rai and Himanshu. He said, "All I had to hear was that Aanand Rai is making it and Himanshu was writing it and I was sold. Okay, I would do it. I’ll listen to it later. I have immense faith in m and so do y."

Dhanush was 'a little worried' about Sara's role 

However, he also ackwledged that he "was a little worried" wher Sara Ali Khan could pull off her role as it was "such a big role" and a "difficult character" to play.  "I mean I asked Aanand ji, ‘how many films has she done?’, he told me like two films, or three films at that point of time,” Dhanush said.

However, he praised director and mentioned he was 'very glad' to be part of project. He said, "When Himanshu narrated script to me, I found it to be a very difficult script to be made. But Aanand Rai being Aanand Rai, he's done great magic, and I'm very glad to be a part of this." 

This is t first time actor is joining hands with Aanand L Rai and had previously worked with him in 2013 hit film, Raanjhanaa.

Dhanush's co-star, Sara Ali Khan recently penned down a te of gratitude for actor on social media. She called him 'most inspiring actor' and mentioned she could t have gone on his journey without his 'selfless help and constant motivation'. She wrote, "Most inspiring actor, most supportive friend, most helpful team player, and most importantly my dearest Vishu. I cant imagine this journey without your selfless help, constant motivation and of course, your delicious sapda 🥘🥘🥘 Thank you for making this already most special journey for me forever unforgettable. (sic)"

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