Rana Daggubati to essay the role of a scientist in his debut Hollywood film!

It is a known fact that

Tollywood

star Rana Daggubati is all set to make his debut in

Hollywood

through a period film based in India. Directed by Dhwanil Mehta the film titled 'Vijil: Mystery of the Phantom Ship,' is based on a giant ship ‘Vijil’ that disappeared with more than 700 passengers on board off the coast of Saurashtra, Central India, on November 8, 1888, in a cyclonic storm. According to sources Rana will play the role of a scientist in the film who is on a mission to find out the reason behind the mysterious disappearance of

Vijil

.

“Rana loved the script and was in London recently to meet the filmmakers for a discussion. Many of the dialogues will be in English. The makers are currently on a recce for suitable locations," says a source close to the film. The film will be produced by a London-based production house and is expected to go on floors in mid-2018.

Rana's recently released film ‘

Nene Raju Nene Matri

’ managed to get good response from the audience.