The announcement of a Shaktimaan film has generated excitement among fans who grew up with the iconic superhero in the 90s. Mukesh Khanna, the original Shaktimaan, has revealed that Ranveer Singh will not be playing the lead role. Khanna, speaking in a recent interview, discussed the reasons behind this decision. He mentioned that he personally likes Ranveer Singh and even had a three-hour discussion with him. However, Khanna told Singh directly that he would be better suited to play Tamraj Kilvish, the villain. Moreover, Khanna stated that he received warnings from many people against casting Singh as Shaktimaan, citing concerns about the actor’s public image and its potential impact on the character’s legacy. Khanna emphasized that he is looking for not just an actor, but also the right ‘face’ for Shaktimaan.
