Gopichand to take on Prabhas.Gopichand: From Hero to Villain, Friendship with Prabhas Sparks Speculation.
Gopichand and Prabhas, two of Tollywood's leading men, are known for their strong friendship, with Prabhas often lending a helping hand to Gopichand’s career. Currently, Gopichand's latest film Vishwam directed by Srinuvaitla and featuring Kavya Thapar as the heroine is entertaining all in theatres.
While promoting "Vishwam," Gopichand was asked about his chances of playing a villain again. He humorously responded that he's comfortable in his heroic roles, but if a story came up where Prabhas played a powerful villain, he'd be open to joining him. "We’re both waiting for that kind of story," he said, indicating their shared desire to collaborate on a project with a villainous twist.
Intriguingly, this sentiment seems to echo the current buzz surrounding Prabhas's upcoming film, Fauji. Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, the film features Prabhas in the role of a British soldier. However, rumors are rife that Hanu Raghavapudi has approached Gopichand for a negative role in this Pan India project.
Hanu Raghavapudi recently narrated the story to Gopichand, but a final decision from Gopichand is still awaited. This potential collaboration marks a reunion of sorts for the two actors, as they previously shared the screen in "Varsham," with Gopichand appearing as the antagonist.
While Gopichand's past villainous roles in "Jayam" and "Nijam" were notable, his potential foray into a villainous role in "Fauji," especially opposite Prabhas, has generated immense buzz. Will Gopichand succumb to the allure of a villainous role? The anticipation for this potential collaboration, fueled by their shared camaraderie, is undeniable.