'ROOT': Aparshakti Khurana’s first look from Gautham Ram Karthik starrer unveiled by A.R Murugadoss

'ROOT – Running Out of Time' is a sci-fi crime thriller that marks the ambitious Tamil debut of Bollywood actor, Aparshakti Khurana. Following the buzz generated by Gautham Ram Karthik’s intense lead look, the film has now introduced Khurana in a look that is a far cry from his usual "boy-next-door" image for something far more darker. Directed by S. Sooriyaprathap, ROOT promises a gritty, futuristic theme of time and crime.

Aparshakti Khurana’s first look poster sparks curiosity

On January 26, 2026, director A.R. Murugadoss shared a first look of Aparshakti Khurana from the film. This film marks Khurana's first project in Tamil cinema, and his character’s motion poster is already a huge hit. In this first glimpse, Khurana looks scary and mysterious, with a serious and dark appearance that feels very intense. The poster suggests he plays a powerful and wealthy person, likely the main villain or a key figure in the movie's dark storyline. The way the image is framed with heavy shadows makes it clear that his character will be the one causing all the trouble in the story.

Aparshakti Khurana's debut into Tamil cinema

Aparshakti Khurana has delivered remarkable roles in movies like 'Dangal,' 'Stree,' and the series 'Jubilee.' Making his Tamil debut with 'ROOT' has raised expectations as fans have been waiting to see him in a serious role. For his Tamil debut, Khurana has not picked up the laughable characters that he played in previous films, but instead has opted to choose a character that appears to be more sombre with a darker twist.

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What to expect next from 'ROOT'?

Earlier, on January 1, Superstar Rajinikanth unveiled the motion poster of the film with a sneak peek into Gautham Ram Karthik. Narain, Bhavya Trikha, Y. Gee. Mahendra, Pavni Reddy, Linga, and RJ Anandhi, among others, are the cast of the movie. The shooting of the film has been completed and post-production work is ongoing.


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