Kangana Ranaut has signed a sports drama in which she will be seen in the role of a kabaddi player. 

Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (below), who has hits like Nil Battey Sannata and Bareilly Ki Barfi to her credit, Kangana is reportedly kicked about the role and will train in August for the untitled project that goes on the floors in October. 

“Kangana’s Mental Hai Kya wraps up on July 11. She will immediately fly back to Mumbai and complete some patchwork on Manikarnika. For most of August, she and Ashwiny will be busy doing workshops for the kabaddi film,” said a source.
Ashwiny is also scouting for a coach who will train Kangana in the sport.

“Ashwiny is screening national-level kabaddi champions to find the one who can handhold Kangana through the sport. While Kangana has already started practising yoga to be able to master holding the breath — a prerequisite of the game — the prep will see her learning different kinds of holds and kicks. Learning the crocodile hold and wrist catch will be crucial. She will also need to undergo a change in terms of her physique,” the source added.