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Mahabharata is an upcoming two part Indian epic film directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon based on the novel Randamoozham written byM. T. Vasudevan Nair starring veteran actor Mohanlal in the central role as Bhima, and co stars Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan. It is the most expensive Indian film ever and the most expensive non-English language film.

Plot
Story is the reinterpretation of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Bhima the second of Pandavas.

Cast

 * Mohanlal as Bhima
 * Amitabh Bachchan as Bhisma
 * Hrithik Roshan as Lord Krishna

Production
Towards the end of 2016, director Hariharan announced his plan to adapt Randamoozham to screen, scripted by M. T. Vasudevan Nair himself. It was announced in April 2017 that the film adaptation will be directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon and produced by UAE based businessman B. R. Shetty.

Casting
Mohanlal was selected for playing the central character. He is under going necessary training both physically and mentally for playing the character Bhima. Director V.A. Shrikumar Menon also confirmed Amitabh Bachchan would be potraying the character Bhisma and Hrithik Roshan as Lord Krishna. A global team led by an internationally renowned casting director will be selecting the rest of the cast.

Music
TBA

Release
The firt part is expected to release in 2020 and the second part 90 days after the release of the primary part.The film is about to go on floors by September 2018.The movie will be released in all major languages. An international version is also made to suit Hollywood standards. '''