One of the most-awaited films of Ranveer Singh based on the World cup of 1983 that Indian had won has added two more popular stars in the cast. Renowned South star Jiiva is all set to play the role of former Indian cricket captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth and YouTuber Sahil Khattar to play former Indian Cricketer Syed Kirmani in Kabir Khan's upcoming film, '8
Tamil actor Jiiva will lose 7 kg for his role of lean and young Srikkanth. Jiiva has already kickstarted the physical training and to ace the cricketing style of former Indian captain, Jiiva has started watching all the videos of him from Worldcup '83.
Renowned YouTuber and TV host Sahil Khattar to reprise the role of former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani in Kabir Khan's '83. After, announcing the other two actors, Punjabi star Ammy Virk and South star Jiiva, Sahil Khattar is the latest addition to the cast of the film '83.
Tracing the historic victory of 1983 world cup, Kabir Khan's upcoming directorial will star Ranveer Singh as the former captain of the Indian Cricket Team Kapil Dev. The film '83 would be Ranveer Singh's first trilingual film to be made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The sports film will bring to light one of the most important event in Indian cricket history. The film will be shot at real locations and will be going on floors early next year.
While Ranveer Singh will play the lead, the film will be backed by a powerful support cast. The casting of the other cricket players will be announced soon.