Director Karthik K is reportedly all set to make his directorial debut with a film against the backdrop of economic fugitives in India. The film will be based on real-life scams by top businessmen like Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi.
According to a latest report in a news portal, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap might be seen essaying the role of Vijay Mallya in the film. The makers of the film are reportedly in advanced talks with the director. Director Karthik K has a certain vision to make the film on a grand scale, and he will be presenting Vijay Mallya with complete flamboyance. According to the report, the scale too will be big, with all the flights, charters, parties, and the controversies making up for a spicy story.
Other key stakeholders in the life of Vijay Mallya will be locked soon. Kashyap will get a prosthetic makeover to play the role of Mallya on screen, the report in Pinkvilla stated.
The film will reportedly go on floors from November 20 in Mumbai, followed by schedules in various European countries, including the UK. The report also added that the idea is to revisit his controversial life and showcase his lifestyle after fleeing from India. Mallya’s character will be seen living a king-size life surrounded by models, with those yacht parties, high-end cars, and a lot more.
