'Srikanth' actor Rajkummar Rao on doing biopics: It's not just a responsibility, it's a duty

Most power-packed performerRajkummarRaohas never failed to prove his caliber as a performer. His versatility is why theactorhas become the top choice for filmmakers to cast in out-of-the-box films, especiallybiopics. From portraying the iconic Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in 'Bose: Dead/Alive' to bringing to life the struggles of the slain human rights activist Shahid Azmi in 'Shahid',Raohas demonstrated his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft, and with his upcoming film 'Srikanth', his endeavor to deliver performance par excellence continues.

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The National Award-winningactor's ability to immerse himself completely into the skin of the character has earned him accolades from critics and audiences alike. One of the key reasons behindRao's popularity inbiopicsis his commitment to authenticity. He meticulously researches his characters, studying their mannerisms, speech patterns, and nuances to bring them to life on screen. Talking about the same,Raohad said, "Playing real-life characters is a hugeresponsibility. You want to do justice to their journey and their story.It'snotjustabout mimicking their physical appearance;it'sabout understanding their emotions, their struggles, and their triumphs."

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In an interview, the most versatileactorspoke about howdoingbiopicsis very risky because there's a chance that theactormightnotget the character to the T. He said more thanresponsibility, it is anactor'sdutyto justify his role in the biopic. as it is based on a real life person. "If we hit it wrong, then there's a big problem," he shared. AsRaois set to mesmerise audiences with his performance yet again with 'Srikanth', which is set to release on May 10, one thing is certain – when it comes tobiopics, theactoris a force to be reckoned with!