New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Nikhil Siddhartha is thrilled about his upcoming film, "Swayambhu," which delves into the life of an Indian emperor.
Known for exploring diverse genres, Nikhil shares, "I get instantly drawn to such stories, tales from Indian history that are lost in time. Even Karthikeya 2 was about such a story around Lord Krishna. As a kid, I loved the 'Amar Chitra Katha' series and bedtime stories told by my grandparents. They held a different kind of fascination," as per Variety India.
"Swayambhu" is inspired by the life of Krishnan Raman, who served under Chola king Rajaraja Chola I. Nikhil notes, "He didn't get the recognition he deserved. As a young man, he was thrust into a situation that would decide the fate of a kingdom. ...