Legendary Boxer Mike Tyson To Feature In Vijay Deverakonda's 'Liger'

Mumbai, September 27 - Vijay Deverakonda is going to share the screen with legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the upcoming multilingual Pan-India film, Liger. A couple of months ago, it was reported that the makers of Liger had approached the American veteran boxer to play a significant cameo.

On Monday (September 27), makers confirmed Tyson's inclusion in this boxing action drama film. It is said that he will be seen in the climax and will play Deverakonda's mentor in this Puri Jagannath directorial. It is surely a big moment in Indian cinema when Tyson will be entertaining Indian audiences for the first time.



Producer Karan Johar took to Twitter and made this Big announcement. "For the first time ever, the king of the ring will be seen on the big screens of Indian cinema! Welcoming @MikeTyson to the #LIGER team!🥊 #NamasteTyson", he wrote.

For the first time ever, the king of the ring will be seen on the big screens of Indian cinema! Welcoming @MikeTyson to the #LIGER team!🥊 #NamasteTyson@TheDeverakonda @ananyapandayy #PuriJagannadh @charmmeofficial @apoorvamehta18 @RonitBoseRoy @meramyakrishnan @iamVishuReddy pic.twitter.com/pl5AnUSB35

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 27, 2021

Jointly produced by Dharma Productions, and Puri Connects, the film is being shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi. Vijay Devarakonda is playing a boxer in the film and he also underwent training in mixed martial arts. Ananya Panday is the leading lady opposite Deverakonda in this film apart from Ramya Krishnan and Ronit Roy in prominent roles.

LIGER will also feature numerous foreign fighters. Currently, the film's shooting is happening in Goa where some high-octane action sequences are being canned. "BLOOD SWEAT VIOLENCE", the makers define the ongoing schedule. It will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages next year in theaters.

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