Randeep Hooda Shares Initial Hesitations About Playing Villain in Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’

Synopsis

Randeep Hooda initially hesitated to play the villain in 'Jaat' opposite Sunny Deol. However, after seeing the director's enthusiasm, he embraced the challenge. The film showcases a fierce rivalry, with Hooda portraying a cold-hearted antagonist. 'Jaat' marks their first collaboration and is set to release on April 10.

Key Takeaways

Randeep Hooda's initial reluctance to accept the villain role.
Director Gopichand Malineni's enthusiasm influenced his decision.
The film features intense action and emotional moments.
Hooda plays a cold, ruthless villain.
It marks the first onscreen pairing of Deol and Hooda.

Mumbai, March 25 (NationPress) A source close to the film "Jaat" has disclosed that Randeep Hooda was initially hesitant to take on the role of the antagonist in this action-packed film alongside Sunny Deol.

An insider indicated that the filmmakers were keen on casting Randeep as Ranatunga. Although the actor had some doubts about embracing the role, he ultimately decided to accept it, even though he was aware that he would not be embodying a Jaat character. The source mentioned, “When the producers approached Randeep for the role of Ranatunga, he was captivated by the challenge, but also harbored some concerns about making that leap. However, witnessing the director Gopichand Malineni's enthusiasm during the screenplay narration and the opportunity to play the lead villain against Sunny Deol, whom he deeply respects, were the key factors that influenced his decision.”

On March 25, the creators unveiled a gripping trailer for Jaat on social media, showcasing a heated confrontation between Sunny and Randeep Hooda. The trailer offered a glimpse into the fierce rivalry and power struggles that characterize the film, featuring intense action sequences, emotional moments, and the relentless battle between the characters portrayed by Deol and Hooda.

Randeep Hooda’s character in Jaat embodies pure evil—a ruthless, cold villain who exhibits no fear and will eliminate anyone who poses a threat to him. Standing in opposition to this formidable adversary is Sunny Deol’s Jaat.

“Jaat” represents the first collaboration between Deol and Hooda, with Randeep portraying the antagonist. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film boasts a strong ensemble cast including Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Regina Cassandra in significant roles. The film is slated for release in theaters on April 10.

Sunny Deol, who takes on the titular role of Jaat, expressed his enthusiasm, noting, “This journey of this film began during Gadar 2. We were all thrilled about it, ready to embark on a wonderful film, and after consulting with many directors, Gopi agreed to direct. We met in Goa, where he pitched another story first, and then he pulled me into the story of "Sorry Bol" (laughs). And with 'sorry, sorry, sorry,' he drew me into the film and its narrative, leading to the creation of 'Jaat.'