Alia Bhatt joins SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' with Ram Charan, Jr NTR

Alia Bhatt joins SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' with Ram Charan, Jr NTR

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has joined the cast of filmmaker SS Rajamouli's upcoming venture 'RRR'.

The 25-year-old actor said she is excited about working with the critically-acclaimed director and south superstars Ram Charan and Jr NTR.

"Working with Rajamouli sir is a big tick off my bucket list. Also to be alongside Ram Charan and Jr NTR is an absolute honour. I am very excited about this experience and also working in the south for the first time," Alia said in a statement.

The film is set in the 1920s and the actor will soon start filming it.

"I begin the shoot in less than a month. I will be playing role of Sita and the film is set in 1920s backdrop," the statement further read.

Ajay Devgn, who had earlier given the voice-overs for the Hindi version of Rajamouli's 2012 Telugu blockbuster 'Eega' titled 'Makkhi', is also set to play a pivotal role in 'RRR'.