Salman to play Shivaji in Ajay's Taanaji?

Last year Ajay Devgn took to Twitter and announced his magnum opus Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior. A couple of months back the reports of Saif Ali Khan joining the cast started doing the rounds. It was reported that Saif will play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film. In a recent interview with Mumbai Mirror, Saif Ali Khan, who is busy promoting his Baazaar, confirmed being a part of Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior and stated that he has already started shooting for the film.

He, however, refuted the reports that suggested he'll be playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film and revealed his character to be an anti-hero. It is been further reported that Saif Ali Khan will play a Rajput warrior, Udaybhan Rathod, who was the fort keeper of Mughal King Aurangzeb. But, who will play Shivaji then? Well, a recent report in Dainik Bhaskar suggests that Salman Khan has been roped in to play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior. Also read: Ajay Devgn shares muhurat photo of his upcoming film Taanaji, movie to release in November, 2019

He fought for his People, his Soil & his King Chhatrapati Shivaji. The unsung warrior of glorious Indian history, Subedar Taanaji Malusare. pic.twitter.com/3qTWvKdbol — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 19, 2017

As the movie is about Subedar Taanaji Malusare, who was the military leader in Shivaji's army, Salman Khan's role is said to be a special appearance. Well, so far there is no official confirmation on the same except for this report in Dainik Bhaskar. But if it's indeed confirmed, it'll be so damn cool to see Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn going to war against Saif Ali Khan.

Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior is slated for November 22, 2019, and is directed by Om Raut.