Anupam Kher announces his 539th film, fan calls him Shivdutt from Chandrakanta

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has been making headlines every week due to his upcoming projects and new announcements. Last week, he unveiled his first look as Rabindranath Tagore from his forthcoming venture, while now the actor has announced his 539th movie and called it India’s biggest multi-language fantasy film.

Kher took to social media and surprised his fans with his new look. The image sees him as an unusual priest sitting on a throne with colourful ethnic attire, sporting multiple pieces of jewellery and holding a spear in his hand, while his throne is packed with huge snake designs. 

The Uunchai actor shared the image with a special note on his official Instagram handle that reads, "ANNOUNCEMENT: My 539th film is! not based on mythology or any of our great epics. But certainly India’s biggest Multi language fantasy film and you know the subject very well. The makers will announce the details on 24th of August! In the meantime you can share your guesses with me!!! Jai Ho! #539th #Film #Fantasy (sic)."

Fans shared their thoughts on the actor's latest look and tried to guess what kind of chracter it could be. 

One of the cinephiles penned, "I am guessing.. This is Chandra kanta and you are play Shivdatt Role Sir (sic)."

Check out the image and more fan reactions here:

With a barrage of forthcoming projects, Kher is also gearing up to be seen in The Signature, Kaagaz 2 and the Vivek Agnihotri directorial The Vaccine War alongside Nana Patekar, Raima Sen, and Sapthami Gowda in key roles.