WATCH | Boxing icon Mike Tyson to star in Vijay Deverakonda-starrer 'Liger'
Considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Mike Tyson most famously played a fictionalised version of himself in the 2009 Hollywood hit film "The Hangover" and its sequel.
Published: 27th September 2021 05:07 PM | Last Updated: 27th September 2021 05:07 PM | A+A A-
'Liger' poster. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
MUMBAI: Boxing legend Mike Tyson is set to make his Bollywood debut in the upcoming sports drama feature "Liger", starring Vijay Deverakonda.
"Liger" is directed by Puri Jagannadh who is also backing the film via his banner Puri Connects along with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.
We promised you Madness!
— Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) September 27, 2021
We are just getting started :)
For the first time on Indian Screens. Joining our mass spectacle - #LIGER
The Baddest Man on the Planet
The God of Boxing
The Legend, the Beast, the Greatest of all Time!
IRON MIKE TYSON#NamasteTYSON pic.twitter.com/B8urGcv8HR
Dharma Productions made Tyson's casting announcement on its official Twitter page.
"Introducing the master of the ring to the Indian screens! Kicked to announce that the dynamite @MikeTyson has joined the cast of #Liger!" the tweet read.
While details of Tyson's role are yet to be revealed, as per the teaser video it appears he will face off with Deverakonda's character in the boxing ring.
Considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Tyson most famously played a fictionalised version of himself in the 2009 Hollywood hit film "The Hangover" and its 2011 sequel "The Hangover Part II".
He has also starred in "Ip Man 3", the 2015 film in the popular Hong Kong martial arts film series.
Also featuring Ananya Panday, "Liger" will be released theatrically in five languages -- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
The makers are yet to announce the release date.
