Nikitin Dheer to play antagonist in Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi

Well known for his stint as Tangaballi, actor Nikitin Dheer has received immense appreciation and accloades for his performance in television shows, hindi films as well as south movies. Recently, the actor did a cameo in Ekta Kapoor's popular show, Naagin 3 and now he is ready to be a part of Rohit Shetty's cop drama, Sooryavanshi. He will be playing a baddie in the film against Akshay Kumar. The film also stars Katrina Kaif and Abhimanyu Singh. 

Sooryavanshi will be Nikitin's second film with Rohit. In his recent interaction with DNA, Dheer had all praises for Shetty, he said, “I have utmost respect for Rohit bhai. I look up to him. I have immense faith in him as a filmmaker. He brings out the best in me. When I saw Chennai Express for the first time, I remember hugging him and crying like a baby. Thangaballi has been the best role of my career so far. I felt immense pride being part of such a wonderful film.” 

Rohit Shetty crafts the positive as well as negative characters of his films neatly. Nikitin expressed his feelings on stepping in the shoes of the antagonist in the cop drama, he said, “Being a part of this cop universe created by Rohit bhai is an absolute privilege. Who can forget Jaykant Shikre (played by Prakash Raj), one of the most iconic villains of recent times, who received as much love as Singham. In Simmba again, the magic was recreated. That’s the beauty of this universe. The villains have left big boots to fill and I hope I can do a job that keeps the legacy going.” 

Nikitin is also excited to share screen with Akshay Kumar. He had worked alongside him in Housefull 3. He expressed, “My father (Pankaj Dheer) did seven films with him at the start of his career. I remember watching him on set as a kid and observed the fire and passion he had. Then, I got a chance to work with him in Housefull 3 and it was a lot of fun. While that was a comedy film with a hint of action, this is an all-out action film. So, for me it will be like going to school and taking lessons in the craft from teachers. I can’t wait to learn more from him. The best part about working with actors of his calibre is that one walks away richer in values, work ethic and experience. I’m looking forward to it.”

With such an ensemble cast, Sooryavanshi will be a treat to watch. We wish Nikitin and the entire team good luck and success.