Ajay Devgn made an announcement of his next project titled Chanakya on his Twitter page. He will essay the role of ancient Indian scholar Chanakya in Neeraj Pandey's film. 

Looking forward to playing #Chanakya, a film about one of the greatest thinkers in Indian History, directed by @neerajpofficial.@RelianceEnt @FFW_Official @PlanC_Studios @ShitalBhatiaFFW

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 11, 2018

Director Neeraj Pandey also confirmed the news on his official Twitter handle.

It's my pleasure to announce our new film, #Chanakya based on the visionary genius’ life and times. Chanakya will be played by @ajaydevgn@RelianceEnt & @FFW_Official 's @PlanC_Studios @ShitalBhatiaFFW

— Neeraj Pandey (@neerajpofficial) July 11, 2018

The film will be based on the life and teachings of Chanakya, the greatest political thinker, philosopher, economist and royal advisor. Talking about the film in a statement, Ajay said, “I am truly looking forward to playing Chanakya. I’ve followed Neeraj Pandey’s work closely and I know Neeraj will tell this story with the clarity and passion with which it needs to be told.”

“I have been developing this film on Chanakya for quite some time now. It’s an exciting work of passion for me and I am sure the audiences will love Ajay in his portrayal of the visionary genius,” said Neeraj Pandey about Chanakya in a statement.

Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn, who was last seen in Raid has an interesting line up of films in his kitty which includes Total Dhamaal, Sons of Sardaar: The Battle of Saragarhi and Luv Ranjan’s untitled film with Ranbir Kapoor.