Vijay Deverakonda wants to give Aurangzeb 2-3 tight slaps: ‘Chhaava enraged me’

Vijay Deverakonda, Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb in Chhaava Pic/Instagram

Actor Vijay Deverakonda attended a press meet on Sunday for Suriya's film Retro in Hyderabad. At the event, the Liger star recalled feeling enraged after watching Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, specifically the brutality shown at the hands of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, played by Akshaye Khanna. Vijay shared that if he could go back in time, he'd surely give the ruthless ruler 2-3 tight slaps.

Vijay Deverakonda felt enraged after watching Chhaava

When Suma, the host of the event, asked Vijay if he wanted to go back in time to meet someone, the actor replied, "I want to meet the British and give them two tight slaps. I recently watched Chhaava, and it enraged me. I'd probably take the opportunity to give Aurangzeb two to three tight slaps also. I want to meet so many others like that, just to hit them. Right now, it's all I can think of."

Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava narrates the inspiring life story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. It depicts the courageous Maratha ruler's legendary reign, beginning with his coronation in 1681. The film was released in cinemas on February 14 and quickly gained momentum at the box office.

Suriya, Karthik Subbaraj's Retro to release on May 1

Retro boasts a stellar cast, including Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, and Prakash Raj. Shriya Saran is also making a special cameo. The teaser opens in the picturesque ghats of Varanasi, showing a beautiful moment between Suriya and Pooja Hegde's characters. In the scene, Pooja ties a sacred thread on Suriya's wrist as he pledges to leave behind a violent past and embrace love.

Vijay Deverakonda's work front

Vijay Deverakonda is currently making waves with his upcoming film Kingdom (Samrajya). The teaser has been released, presenting the actor in a never-before-seen avatar. In Gowtam Tinnanuri's directorial, he radiates sheer ruggedness, power, and untamed energy. He is an unstoppable force, blazing with intensity and destined for greatness. Written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film has music by Anirudh Ravichander. It is being produced by Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune 4 Cinemas Banners, respectively. The film is to be presented by Srikara Studios.