World-renowned artist Raja Ravivarma is out to set a record of sorts. So many films revolving around his life have been either launched or in the stages of getting launched.

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There were atleast three directors from Malayalam who were keen on making films about the king who could also paint beautifully. One of them tried to bring in Madhuri Dixit to play the role of the Marathi woman who had modeled for the paintings. There were going to be some nude scenes. Therefore Madhuri wasn’t interested.

Then we were told that Vidhya Balan might play the role. It is a different story that the film has now completely disappeared from the radar.

Now, Ketan Mehta, an acclaimed director, is out to make a film on Ravivarma’s life.

‘Rang Rasiya’ is the name of the film and Randeep Hooda (who is still known more as Sushmita Sen’s ex boyfriend) is going to play the lead role. Though Raja Ravivarma’s paintings were appreciated around the world, the man had created some huge controversies during his lifetime. Sugunabhai was the name of the woman who had been his nude model. This film revolves around his romance with her.