Actor Kunal Kapoor is presently shooting for his upcoming magnum opus film Veeram. As a surprise, the makers have released the first look poster of Veeram. The film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’. Kunal will be seen portraying the character ‘Chandu Chekaver’, who was a warrior from Kerala. Directed by Jayaraj, the film will be releasing in Hindi, English, and Malayalam.
Sporting long tresses and putting on 12 kilos, Kapoor looks all set to play an ancient warrior. Set in the backdrop of ancient Kerala, it is said to be the story of the warrior Chanthu Chekavar. Chekavars were legendary warriors in Kerala who would often fight battles for the nobility.