Ashok Kheny wants to make film on Tipu Sultan with Rajinikanth in the lead role

If all goes well, Ashok Kheny is set to realise his long-cherished dream of making a film on Tipu Sultan. Kheny, who made successful film Prasad with Arjun Sarja and Madhuri Bhattacharya, has been trying his best to realise his dream but it is being postponed by one or the other reasons. However, Kheny is determined to continue the efforts to realise his dream project.

Speaking with Iamin at a promotional programme of his latest film Neene Bari Neene, Kheny said that he had approached Rajinikanth for the lead role but unfortunately the actor was not keeping well at that time. “I want to continue my efforts. I will meet Rajinikanth to discuss about this historical project that will bring name and fame for Karnataka. I came to know that it was Tipu Sultan who donated ships to George Washington. How nice it would be if we made a film on this subject and how good it would be to bring name and fame for Karnataka,’’ says Kheny.

When asked about the preparations for the launching of his dream project, Kheny said: “Preparations are being made. I am waiting for an opportunity to meet Rajinikanth and discuss about the project in detail’’.

Coming to his latest film Neene Bari Neene, Kheny said the film is full of romance. “I will be 66 by October (next month) but I feel 16 when I hear songs of Neene Bari Neene. It will be a different from other Kannada films that give more importance to violence,’’ he said.

Neene Bari Neene was directed by Deepak Thimmaiah while Anish, Deepika Kamaiah, Samyukta Hornad, Sathya, Varun are the important star cast. Mano Murthy composed music for this film.