After playing Thangaballi in Rohit Shetty’s Chennai Express, Nikitin Dheer will play a baddie once again in Rohit Shetty’s cop drama, Sooryavanshi. This will not only be the actor’s second collaboration with Rohit Shetty but also with Akshay Kumar. Earlier, he had shared screen space with the Khiladi in Housefull 3.

Nikitin is all praises for Rohit Shetty as he gave him the memorable role of Thangaballi. The actor said that he has the utmost respect for Rohit bhai. He looked up to him. He has immense faith in him as a filmmaker. He brings out the best in Nikitin.

Talking about playing an antagonist in Sooryavanshi, he added that being a part of this cop universe created by Rohit bhai was an absolute privilege. The villains have left big boots to fill and he hopes he can do a job that keeps the legacy going.

Nikitin who is really excited to collaborate with Akshay said that his father (Pankaj Dheer) did seven films with him at the start of his career. He remembered watching him on set as a kid and observed the fire and passion he had. Then, he got a chance to work with him in Housefull 3 and it was a lot of fun. While that was a comedy film with a hint of action, this is an all-out action film. So, for him it will be like going to school and taking lessons in the craft from teachers. He can’t wait to learn more from him.

Reliance Entertainment presents Rohit Shetty Picturez in association with Dharma Productions & Cape of Good Film, Sooryavanshi is directed by Rohit Shetty.