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RGV will reveal the first look of 'Rai' later today and will be his "most expensive" project till date.
Updated : May 01, 2016, 03:00 PM IST
Ram Gopal Varma is set to helm his "most expensive" film, based on the life of former underworld don Muthappa Rai. Varma, who is known for his hard-hitting films on Mumbai underbelly like Satya and Company, announced he will be launching the first look of Rai on Sunday.
#RaiMegaLaunch at 6 pm today wil be biggest and costliest launch ever of film's1st look in front of 50,000ppl with fireworks and laser shows
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) May 1, 2016
#RaiMegaLaunch First look is of the film I am making based on the life of Underworld Don Muththappa Rai..The Greatest Gangster Ever
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) May 1, 2016
The Shool director added he is going to shoot the film in Mangalore, Banglore, Mumbai, Dubai, London and Kazhakastan. Talking about the budget of Rai, Varma wrote this.
#RaiMegaLaunch "Rai" film is going to costing more than 55 crores which will be my most expensive film ever by leaps and bounds
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) May 1, 2016
The filmmaker, meanwhile, is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Veerappan, which traces the life of sandalwood smuggler and bandit Veerappan. The movie will release on May 27.
(With inputs from PTI)