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The Indian film industry has found a successful formula in producing biopics on sports personalities, especially cricketers. Films like ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story,’ ‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams,’ and ’83,’ which are based on the lives of former Indian cricketers MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, and Kapil Dev, respectively, have performed exceptionally well at the box office. These movies not only celebrated the achievements of these cricketing legends but also reso༺nated deeply with audiences, becoming significant hits.
Viral poster of Rohit Sharma biopic sparks speculation
Recently, a poster titled “Rohit Sharma: The Hitman” has gone viral on social media, igniting speculation about a possible biopic on the current Indian cricket team captain. The poster has captured the attention of cricket fans and movie enthusiasts alike, who are eager to see the life of Rohit depicted on the big screen.
Jr NTR projected as the lead hero
Adding to the buzz, a post on X (formerly Twitter) featuring renowned Telegu actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., also known as Jr NTR or Tarak, as Rohit quickly went viral. The pairing of the beloved actor with thℱe celebra🔯ted cricketer has garnered significant attention, with many fans excited about the possibility of Jr NTR portraying Rohit in a biopic.
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No official announcement yet
Despite the excitement, it is important to note that there has been no official announcement regarding the biopic. The viral post appears to be a fan-made creation, fueling the speculation and anti🍸cipation among fans.
Striking resemblance between Rohit and Jr NTR
The viral poster emerged shortly after cricket fans took t🦩o social media to demand a biopic on Rohit, suggesti🃏ng that Jr NTR should play the role. This demand was bolstered by a picture showing Rohit and Jr NTR both wearing black outfits, highlighting their striking resemblance.
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Rohit’s recent endeavors
The buzz around the potential biopic comes on the heels of Rohit’s recent announcement of his retirement from T20Is. This announcement followed his successful stint as captain, leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Though it is still unconfirmed if a biographical film about Rohit will be produced and who might be cast🐓 in the main role, the notion of Jr NTR playing Rohit on screen has attracted significant attention, especially on s🐭ocial media.
