Deepika Padukone to play Emperor Ashoka's daughter in a Tamil film?

Deepika Padukone approached to play the female lead in Sundar C's next? The role is speculated to be that of Emperor Ashoka's daughter.

By Karthika Raveendran
| Updated: September 30, 2016 7:48 PM IST

Sundar C's mega budget has been in the news for a long time. Reportedly it will be a period drama by the name Sanghamitra. Now here's what you really know. Sanghamitra is actually the name of Emperor Akbar's eldest daughter. So, looks like a female character will play a pivotal role. And guess who is speculated to have been approached? None other than Deepika Padukone! There have been no confirmations so far but the latest reports suggest that the Piku actor might just make a comeback into Tamil films with this movie after her last stint with Kochadiiyaan in 2014. Well, if it was true, this would be a grand, royal comeback all right! Also Read - Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma exude power couple vibes, Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh join Prakash Padukone at Indian Sports Honours 2023 [VIEW PICS]

In other news, Vijay was approached for this big project but since he had to allot almost 200 days for the film, he declined the offer. Some reports state that the debacle of Puli may have just made him more conscious. There were other rumours that Mahesh Babu has been approached for the Telugu version while Jayam Ravi has been approached for the Tamil. As the movie is going to be tri lingual, they are looking at different heroes for each of the versions. While the cast is yet to be finalised. AR Rahman has been finalised for the music, and Baahubali director Sabu Cyril has been roped in too. The movie is reportedly being made on a whopping budget of Rs 350 crores. Apparently it's going to cross even Baahubali and Enthiran's budgets. Also Read: Ranveer Singh dances away with Kangana Ranaut in girlfriend Deepika Padukone’s absence! Also Read - Ranveer Singh kicks his friend at the red carpet; netizens have mixed reaction to his unusual behaviour [Watch video]

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According to a leading daily, Sundar C will be making his announcement very soon and is promising a big and fantastic cast. Well, we are waiting! In other news, Deepika is prepping for Padmavati based on the real queen Padmavati. The movie will be directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. This will be her third film with her. According to reports, the movie also stars Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor. She is also busy with her Hollywood debut project xXx: Return of Xander Cage where she will be seen alongside Vin diesel. The movie is set to hit theatres in January. So what do you think of Deepika playing Sanghamitra? Will this be her perfect Tamil comeback movie or just an overdoes of period drama films? Also Read - Pathaan OTT release date and platform: When, where and how to watch Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone film on Amazon Prime Video

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ByKarthika Raveendran
| Updated: September 30, 2016 7:48 PM IST