Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Anurag Kashyap, Vicky Kaushal at Raman Raghav 2.0 trailer launch

Raman Raghav trailer: Anurag Kashyap's Raman Raghav 2.0 trailer was launched in Mumbai on May 10. The Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer thriller-drama also stars Vicky Kaushal of Masaan fame who plays the role of a cop. The film is based on the notorious serial killer Raman Raghav who operated in Mumbai during the mid-1960s. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

The cast of the film, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal and actress Sobhita Dhulipala were seen at the launch, along with Anurag Kashyap. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

Nawaz strikes again : Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a powerhouse of talent and this time too the actor makes a solid impression on the big screen. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

Getting into character: Nawazuddin Siddiqui as APJ Abdul Kalam may not exactly be a bad proposition. The actor shares the same lean frame and body structure as the late former President of India and given the fact that he is a brilliant actor one can hazard a guess that he would do complete justice to the role. While some recent reportage suggested that the Nawaz may essay the role of India’s most loved President, the actor denied this news.

Speaking at the trailer launch of Raman Raghav 2.0, Nawaz said, “I have not yet been approached but it would be great if I get a chance. He was a great personality and I would be happy if I get a chance to play him on screen.” (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

High praise: Nawaz who leaves a mark not just on the audience but even on his co-stars expressed his delight at having received high compliments from none other than Amitabh Bachchan himself. The superstar who teamed up with Nawaz in TE3N was effusive in his praise for the Gangs of Wasseypur star. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

Fighting demons: In the trailer, Vicky Kaushal’s performance as a drug addict cop named Raghavan, who is going through emotional and mental problems in his life, also shows promise. Raghavan is shown taking charge of the investigation to hunt down Ramanna, and identifying the reason behind these brutal murders. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

No cuts, please: Anurag Kashyap, who had run-ins with Censor Board on many occasions, said he did not want a single cut in his latest film Raman Raghav 2.0. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

When Anurag speaks: The director told reporters, "Censor Board has been in a way, kindest to this film. They actually liked it. For me, there are many things in the film I want them to stay intact. I would not be satisfied with a single cut. To avoid any kind of cuts whatever it will take, we will do." (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

Reality or fiction?: Kashyap said he was not trying to glorify criminals through the film, adding it is merely “inspired” from Raman Raghav and not based on him. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)

Cannes special premiere: Raman Raghav 2.0 will be showcased at Cannes’ Directors Fortnight section. The festival will open on May 11. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)