Neil Nitin Mukesh to play the villain in Prabhas's Saaho

It’s been a string of grey and outright negative roles that has kept Neil Nitin Mukesh in the reckoning of late, after success eluded him as a leading man. And his biggest moment as a villain sees him opposite the man of the hour, Prabhas, in Saaho, his next after Baahubali 2.

Neil is expected to play a strong antagonist in Saaho. Observes one source from the film’s creative team. “Baahubali made everyone aware how important it is to balance out the moral conflict. Prabhas’ Baahubali act would have fallen flat if Rana’s madness as Bhalala did not spread itself out throughout the plot.

It is learnt that Neil would have several hand-to-hand combats with Prabhas in Saaho. Shares the source, “After Prabhas, Neil was the first artiste to be signed for Saaho. Also, so far, he’s the only member of  the cast besides Prabhas. He has a powerful role.”

Okay, let’s wait and watch, then!