NEW DELHI: Actor Vijay Deverakonda is elated as he kickstarted the US schedule of upcoming Dharma Productions’ much-anticipated film ‘Liger’ with boxing legend Mike Tyson, on Tuesday.
Vijay took to his Twitter handle and expressed his excitement to shoot with Tyson. Sharing an all smiles picture with the boxing legend, Vijay wrote, “This man is love. Every moment I am making memories! And this one will forever be special.. #Liger Vs The Legend.. When I came face to face with Iron @MikeTyson.”
The official Twitter account of Dharma Productions also shared the same picture featuring Vijay and Tyson and confirmed that the US shooting schedule of the film has begun. The makers of the film unveiled the first look poster of legendary boxing champion Mike Tyson, on the special occasion of Diwali, November 4.
For the unversed, the boxing legend is making his Bollywood debut with ‘Liger’, which also features Ananya Panday and Vijay in the lead roles. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the film will also feature Ramya Krishnan, Ronit Roy, Vishu Reddy, among others. It has been co-produced by Charmme Kaur along with the director’s production house Puri Connects.