Raghava Lawrence To Lock Horns With Rajinikanth

Raghava Lawrence to lock horns with Rajinikanth. Choreographer-turned-hero Raghava Lawrence, known for his success in Telugu films like ‘Style’ and his dubbed movies such as ‘Kanchana’ and ‘Ganga,’ is set to step into a new role as a villain in Rajinikanth's upcoming film directed by his daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth. This marks Lawrence's first venture into playing a negative character, a decision motivated by his desire to showcase his versatility and explore his dark side opposite his favorite star, Rajinikanth.

Playing antagonistic roles has proven to be a career booster for many actors, including Jagapathi Babu, Arjun Sarja, and Vijay Sethupathi, who successfully transitioned from hero roles to portraying fiery and impactful villains. Lawrence, inspired by their success, sees this as an opportunity to expand his range beyond hero-centric films.

The allure of playing a villain in a Rajinikanth movie is evident, as it offers actors significant exposure and a chance to display multifaceted characters, unlike the often one-dimensional and predictable hero roles. Sunil, another Telugu hero who has successfully embraced negative roles, is a prime example, having worked with Rajnikanth in ‘Jailer’ and with Vishal in 'Mark Antony.’

Vijay Sethupathi, too, has capitalized on the trend, portraying a drug lord in ‘Vikram’ opposite Kamal Haasan after his role in ‘Petta.’ Despite these villainous portrayals, he continues to balance such roles with hero-centric films seamlessly.

For Lawrence, this shift to a negative role signifies a new chapter in his career, where he aims to challenge himself and showcase his acting prowess in a different light.