Mumbai, Feb 19 : Actor Raj Arjun, is all set to give his best for his next project, Shanker Raman’s ‘Love Hostel’.The actor will be donning a cop’s uniform in the movie.
After garnering applause for his last stint as R.M.Veerappan in Kangana Ranaut’s starrer ‘Thalaivii’, he described his character in ‘Love Hostel’ as completely distinct.
He said: “R.M.Veerappan is very close to my heart but that’s past and now the audience will see me in a unique role in my next.A character which is poles apart from R.M.Veerappan in every aspect.They will not find Raj Arjun an actor but a cop Sushil Rathi.”
Sharing about what prompted him to take up the script he added: “When a script comes from a remarkable production house like amalgamation of Drishyam Films and Red Chillies together, I was sure that this film will mark a milestone and will be a combination of art and commercial cinema together.”
“On top of that, Shanker Raman, who is a brilliant director who has made a film called ‘Gurgaon’.So, considering all these aspects and also after hearing the narration I loved the script and my part, thus I came on board happily.”
Talking about playing a cop, he shared: “The newness I assure and promise to bring in this role is that you will not see Raj Arjun an actor, you will see him as a cop Sushil Rathi.I’m far away from this thinking of distinguishing a character in a positive or negative shade which I’m playing.”
“I’m just choosing scripts which allow me to get into the skin of the character and just soar high rather than getting into positive or negative brackets.Rest you will see in the film and tell me what new you have found in me,” he explained.
When quizzed on playing versatile and challenging genres from ‘Secret Superstar’ to ‘Thalaivii’ and now ‘Love Hostel’, he revealed: “Sometimes I choose challenging and exciting roles and sometimes they choose me.Because I have created extraordinary things through my work.Sometimes it gets manifested and such complicated roles like Farooq from ‘Secret Superstar’, R.M.Veerappan from ‘Thailavii’ turn me on.I personally enjoy playing such roles because I myself get bored of acting the same kind of characters of the same genre.Also I look out for something unprecedented to play for self satisfaction.””I get an opportunity to play versatile characters so this works both ways.Sometimes, I’m bound to say no as well because the role doesn’t excite me.I’m trying to make my arc and horizon bigger and better with each role passing by so I can essay more out of the box characters in future.My motto is to not get bored by my work and satisfy my audience as well,” the actor shared on what kind of roles excites him.Lastly he added: “Well, there is no magic to choose the scripts, it’s just an awareness which says the subject is appealing and will touch the audience and would be able to relate to it.To me when I hear the script and if it gives me goosebumps and kindles me, I just try to be a part of that film.I always look for something extraordinary in my role and the script always.” Directed by Shanker Raman and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Drishyam Films, ‘Love Hostel’ features Bobby Deol, Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra as well.It will be released on February 25 on ZEE 5.
When asked about his role in a variety of and challenging genres ranging from “Secret Superstar” to “Thalaivii and now “Love Hostel,” he stated: “Sometimes I choose challenging and thrilling roles, and sometimes they pick me.Because I’ve created amazing items in my career.Sometimes, it is manifested in characters that are so complex like Farooq from “Secret Superstar” or R.M.Veerappan from the movie ‘Thailavii’ are what turn me on.I personally like playing these roles as I get bored of playing the same type of characters of the same genre.Also, I am always looking for something new to play for self-satisfaction.””I have the opportunity to play characters that are versatile, and this is a win-win situation.Sometimes, I’m forced to turn down the opportunity because the character doesn’t excite me.I’m working to increase my arc and my horizon larger and more impressive with each role that passes by to be able to play many more outside of the box characters in the future.My goal is to not be bored by my work and please my fans as well,” the actor shared the kind of roles excite him.Lastly he added: “Well there’s no magic in picking the stories, it’s an awareness that says the subject is interesting and would be arouse the viewers and they will be able to connect with it.For me, when I hear the script and it makes me feel goosebumps or sparks my interest, I attempt to be an integral part of the film.I always seek something unique in my character and the script is always.” Written by Shanker Raman and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Drishyam Films”Love Hostel” also features Bobby Deol, Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra too.The film will be released on February 25, on ZEE 5.
