First Look: Shatrughan Sinha to play NTR

Ram Gopal Varma loves to spring surprises on his audiences.

Currently, he is busy with his tri-lingual Rakta Charitra, based on the real life story of Paritala Ravi, a dreaded faction leader in Andhra Pradesh. He later became a minister in chief minister N T Rama Rao's cabinet before he was assassinated in 2005.

Vivek Oberoi [ Images ] will play Paritala Ravi while Shatrughan Sinha [ Images ] will play NTR. It is perhaps the first time in the history of cinema that an actor-turned-politician is playing another actor-turned-politician.

Shatrughan Sinha will sport an interesting look in the film -- for starters, he has shaved off his trademark moustache.

How do you like Shatru's new look in the film? Tell us!