Upcoming action drama Laal Kaptaan is set to release across atres in India on 18^th of October 2019. movie will star popular actor Saif Ali Khan alongside Sonakshi Sinha. Saif will play role of Naga Sadhu, who is a merciless assassin on a hunt for revenge. film is directed by Navdeep Singh and official trailer for movie was shared online today on 24^th of September 2019.

Laal Kaptaan has been shot extensively in Rajasthan’s streets

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Filming for Laal Kaptaan was done almost exclusively in Rajasthan. streets, scenic locations and backgrounds were all shot under hot sun of desert state. Reportedly several different iconic locations from Rajasthan will be featured in film. Why this location was chosen specifically is t certain, though it is probably due to beautiful shooting locations available as well as historical context of area in relation to movie’s plot.

Saif Ali Khan on his role and shooting in Rajasthan    

In an interview, Saif shared his experiences while shooting for Laal Kaptaan. He actually got his ears pierced for role of Naga Sadhu, which he was t very comfortable doing initially. He t only pierced his ears for part but also had to grow his hair to fit character looks. Due to long hair and heavy makeup, Saif Ali Khan was rar uncomfortable during shooting and heat in Rajasthan at that time did t help his situation. He said that it could take up to 40 minutes to two hours just to get makeup and hair done before shooting for day even began. In relation to his character’s personality, he said that Naga Sadhu will be like an animal at heart and someone who is a flat-footed wild person.

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Trailer for Laal Kaptaan was shared by Eros International, film’s production company, on ir official YouTube channel. movie appears to be a period drama set during British rule of India. movie is already trending worldwide, especially after trailer reveal. director Navdeep Singh told PTI that movie will be able to create a genre and narrative style of its own.

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