Published 18:14 IST, October 3rd 2020
Re-imagining Sathyaraj's 'Mersal' in Bollywood, can you see Ajay Devgn play DC Rathnavel?
Here's a list of actors we would want to be a part of Sathyaraj's 'Mersal' cast if there is a Bollywood remake of the South Indian film. Read on to know
Mersal is a 2015 Tamil action thriller directed by Atlee. The plot revolves around two brothers Vetri and Maaran. While the latter is a renowned doctor known for helping the poor, the former is a magician. They are also biological brothers unbeknownst to them which is why they look similar.
Vetri takes the advantage of this fact and kidnaps Maaran holding him hostage while he himself goes on his murder spree posing as Maaran. The top targets in his list are Dr Daniel and Dr Arjun, two corrupt officers who had killed their mother out of greed by performing an unnecessary caesarean while she was about to deliver Vetri. Their father was also killed by one of Daniel’s henchman while trying to avenge the death of his wife. If this movie is remade in Bollywood, here’s a list of actors who can play the lead characters perfectly.
Maaran/Vetri/ Vetrimaaran- Hrithik Roshan
Maaran is a popular doctor who helps treat the needy and poor people without charging too much fees. Meanwhile, Vetri is his younger brother who is a magician by profession. Vetrimaaran is the father of the two boys who gets killed when he goes to avenge his wife’s death. The three characters have been played by the same actor. Known for being one of the greatest action heroes of Bollywood and having played dual roles before, Hrithik Roshan seems just the actor for these roles.
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Dr Daniel- Anil Kapoor
He is one of the corrupt doctors who was in league with another and performed an unnecessary caesarean on Vetrimaaran’s wife to extract more money out of them. However, due to excessive blood loss , she dies. Anil Kapoor seems ideal for this character.
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Dr Arjun- Anupam Kher
He is the accomplice of Dr Daniel in the death of Vetrimaaran’s wife. The two of them had been appointed as the head doctors of the local hospital that Vetrimaaran had constructed in his village. Anupam Kher seems perfect to essay this role.
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Tara- Vaani Kapoor
She is Maaran’s fiancée and also works as a media reporter. With great chemistry with Hrithik Roshan and good acting skills, Vaani Kapoor might be able to pull off this role.
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Anupallavi- Kangana Ranaut
She is Vetri’s love interest who also works as his assistant in the magician stunts. However, an unknown fact about her is that she is also a doctor and had helped Vetri kill Dr Arjun during a magic act. Kangana Ranaut seems perfect to play this role in a remake.
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DC Rathnavel- Ajay Devgn
He is the police inspector who is in charge of the murder case pressed against Vetri. Known for being a good actor, Ajay Devgn seems ideal for the role
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Updated 18:14 IST, October 3rd 2020