EXCLUSIVE: Ayushmann Khurrana Opens Up About Talking The ‘Prem’ Baton From Salman Khan In Sooraj Barjatya Films; Says, “SK Toh Iconic Hai”

Thamma – the fifth film in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, is all set to release on October 21 and the film’s lead actors are busy promoting it across platforms. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles, the Aditya Sarpotdar directorial is based on the supernatural mythical Indian folklore creatures betaals.

During an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble host Ankita Bhalla, ‘Alok Goyal’ Ayushmann Khurrana and ‘Yakshasan’ Nawazuddin Siddiqui got candid about doing romantic films. Soon after that, the ‘Dream Girl’ actor also opened up about playing in Sooraj Barjatya next and the possibility of being compared to superstar Salman Khan and his iconic characters of he same name. Read on to know all he said

Ayushmann Khurrana On Becoming The New Prem After Salman Khan In Sooraj Barjatya Films

Talking about becoming the new Prem of Bollywood with Sooraj Barjatya’s next, Ayushmann Khurrana said, “Abhi se tayaari shuru.”

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Talking about there being a possibility of fans comparing ‘Prem’ Ayushmann Khurrana to ‘Prem’ Salman Khan, Ayushmann said, “Woh (SK) toh iconic hai. Salman bhai the superstar. Hum toh usse hi unki prem se bolenge ‘Jai Mata Di’. Itna aacha feel hota hai.” He continued, “Sooraj ji se sach mein itna aacha feel hota hai. Lagta hai ki dhanya ho gaye. Jab bhi milta hu unka pair chuta hu. It’s so beautiful to meet him and I’m so forunate that I’m playing Prem (in his film)”

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Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: ‘Alok’ Ayushmann Khurrana Reveals Thamma Is Not Based On Vampires But The Folklore Of Vikram Betaal

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With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.