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      Deepika Padukone among actors auditioned for Fast & Furious 7 after makers sign Tony Jaa

      CarTrade Editorial Team

      CarTrade Editorial Team

      It seems as if the makers of the Fast and Furious film series are going all out to make the seventh edition a commercial blockbuster. The sixth edition of the popular film series, titled Fast & Furious 6, was a huge success, grossing in excess of 780 million dollars worldwide. This film starred Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Luke Evans and Jordana Brewster in lead roles.

      Deepika Padukone among actors auditioned for Fast & Furious 7 after makers sign
      Deepika Padukone among actors auditioned for Fast & Furious 7 after makers sign
       

      In order to create a hype for the seventh instalment, the makers of the franchisee brought a twist in the plot, which saw action hero Jason Statham emerging at the end of Fast & Furious. Makers confirmed later that Statham will star as the antagonist in the seventh edition, where he will play the role of Ian Shaw. The star cast of Fast & Furious 7 is quite heavy with the likes of Walker, Diesel, Statham and Johnson. Taking it up a notch, the makers have signed actor Tony Jaa for the film as well. Jaa, popular for films like Ong Bak and The Protector, will be seen making his English-language and studio debut in this film. If reports are to be believed, then the new film will have a new outlook to it, wherein more old school action sequences will be included.

      A lot of hype and excitement has been already built around the release of the Fast & Furious 7. The Fast & Furious franchise is highly popular in India, where it was a hit at the box office. Industry experts have said that the producers of Fast & Furious 7 are playing their cards really well by slowly and steadily building the hype. The new film will be directed by James Wan, who has been a part of movies like Saw, Death Sentence, Insidious and the recently released The Conjuring. It is being said that the makers would be relying heavily on the presence of action star Jason Statham to attract audiences. The signing of Tony Jaa will help the makers to market the movie well in Asia.

      The hype around the release of the Fast & Furious 7 did not stop at the news of Tony Jaa being roped in. According to fresh rumours, Indian actresses Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut and Chitrangada Singh are being considered to play a role in the film. However, nothing has been confirmed by either the actors or the makers of the film. Nevertheless, it would not be a surprise if any of these actresses lands up with a role in the seventh edition of the high-octane franchise.

      In the recent past, a lot of Indian stars have featured in Hollywood films, such as Irrfan Khan (The Amazing Spider-Man), Anil Kapoor (Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol) and Amitabh Bachchan (The Great Gatsby). It is being said that actress Deepika Padukone has a good chance of landing a role in the film, owing to her ever growing popularity and appreciation for the role played in Chennai Express, which has broken all sorts of records at the box office. On the other hand, Kangana Ranaut is also going to star in the upcoming action film, Krrish 3, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Vivek Oberoi. These developments can be seen as a positive sign for the Indian film industry, which is fast gaining prominence on a global level.