Prateik Smita Patil preps supervillain role in 'The Great Grand Superhero'
Synopsis
Prateik Smita Patil is going full villain — sword moves, stretches, and all. His behind-the-scenes prep reel for 'The Great Grand Superhero - Aliens Ka Aagman' is a rare look at the physical rigour behind a Bollywood antagonist role, ahead of the film's 29 May release alongside Jackie Shroff.
Key Takeaways
Prateik Smita Patil shared a behind-the-scenes reel of his supervillain action sequence prep for 'The Great Grand Superhero - Aliens Ka Aagman' .
The film releases in cinemas on 29 May and is headlined by veteran actor Jackie Shroff .
Directed by National Award-winner Manish Saini , the film features an ensemble cast including Bhagyashree and Sharat Saxena .
Prateik made his Bollywood debut in 2008 and has appeared in films including 'Chhichhore' , 'Baaghi 2' , and 'HIT: The Third Case' .
On 14 May , Prateik paid tribute to his late mother Smita Patil with an emotional social media post highlighting their resemblance.
Bollywood actor Prateik Smita Patil has offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at his physical preparation for his supervillain role in the upcoming fantasy film 'The Great Grand Superhero - Aliens Ka Aagman', set to release in cinemas on 29 May. The actor shared a reel video showing him stretching, practising sword moves, and rehearsing action sequences for the film.
The Supervillain Prep
In the video caption, Prateik wrote: 'There ain't never no SUPERHEROES without the SUPERVILLAINS. BTS SUPERVILLAIN action sequence prep. in cinemas may 29th.' The clip offers a rare glimpse into the physical demands of his antagonist role, which appears to involve elaborate choreographed combat.
About the Film
Directed by National Award-winner Manish Saini, the film is headlined by veteran actor Jackie Shroff and features an ensemble cast including Bhagyashree, Sharat Saxena, Mihir Godbole, Durgesh Kumar, Saharsh Shukla, Shivansh Chorge, and Kumar Saurabh. The film's teaser hints at a world where a child's imagination transforms a grandfather-grandson bond into an alien-fuelled adventure.
Prateik's Journey in Bollywood
Prateik made his acting debut in 2008 with 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na', alongside Imran Khan and Genelia Deshmukh. He has since appeared in a diverse slate of films including 'Dum Maaro Dum', 'Aarakshan', 'Dhobi Ghat', 'My Friend Pinto', 'Baaghi 2', 'Chhichhore', and 'Sikandar'. He was most recently seen on the big screen in 'HIT: The Third Case', starring Nani.
A Tribute to Smita Patil
On 14 May, Prateik shared an emotional tribute to his late mother, legendary actress Smita Patil, posting a collage that placed a throwback image of Smita alongside his own portrait — drawing attention to their striking resemblance. He captioned the post: 'got it from my… mama.' Prateik is the son of veteran actor-politician Raj Babbar and Smita Patil, who passed away reportedly due to complications following childbirth at the age of 31 in 1986, just weeks after Prateik was born on 28 November 1986.
With 'The Great Grand Superhero - Aliens Ka Aagman' arriving in cinemas on 29 May, audiences will soon see how Prateik's intensive preparation translates on screen.
Point of View
Who never got to see him grow up. His pivot to a full-throated supervillain role in a family fantasy film is an interesting career beat: neither prestige drama nor mainstream masala, but a genre space that Bollywood is only beginning to take seriously. Whether the film capitalises on that potential, or whether Prateik's prep translates into a memorable screen antagonist, will be the real story on 29 May.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'The Great Grand Superhero - Aliens Ka Aagman'?
It is an upcoming Bollywood fantasy film directed by National Award-winner Manish Saini, headlined by Jackie Shroff, and releasing in cinemas on 29 May. The film's teaser suggests a story centred on a grandfather-grandson relationship set against an alien-themed adventure.
What role does Prateik Smita Patil play in the film?
Prateik plays the supervillain in 'The Great Grand Superhero - Aliens Ka Aagman'. He has shared a behind-the-scenes reel showing him rehearsing sword moves and action sequences as part of his preparation for the role.
Who else is in the cast of the film?
The ensemble cast includes Jackie Shroff, Bhagyashree, Sharat Saxena, Mihir Godbole, Durgesh Kumar, Saharsh Shukla, Shivansh Chorge, and Kumar Saurabh.
What is Prateik Smita Patil's connection to Smita Patil?
Prateik is the son of legendary actress Smita Patil and veteran actor-politician Raj Babbar. Smita Patil passed away in 1986 at the age of 31, reportedly due to complications following childbirth, just weeks after Prateik was born on 28 November 1986.
What was Prateik's last film before this?
Prateik was most recently seen on the big screen in 'HIT: The Third Case', starring Nani, before his upcoming appearance in 'The Great Grand Superhero - Aliens Ka Aagman'.
