The makers of ROOT – Running Out of Time unveiled a striking new look of Aparshakti Khurana, officially launched by acclaimed filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss on January 26 through his social media platform.
Marking his Tamil cinema debut, Aparshakti Khurana essays a pivotal character steeped in mystery, menace, and raw instinct. The newly released visual offers a compelling glimpse into a persona that doesn’t merely appear on screen, but makes an intimidating arrival—setting the tone for the film’s darker narrative layers.
He was not just a man — he was a myth that refused to die.
Born from shadows and driven by instinct, his silence spoke louder than words.
Mystery followed him, fear preceded him, and chaos bent to his will.
You didn’t understand him — you felt him.
This character wasn’t introduced… he arrived.
The hunt began.
The look received an encouraging response across social media, with audiences and cinema enthusiasts praising the intensity and striking transformation showcased in the reveal.
Aparshakti Khurana is well known for his impactful supporting performances in acclaimed films such as Dangal, Stree, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Stree 2, and for his widely appreciated starring role in the drama series Jubilee. His entry into Tamil cinema with ROOT – Running Out of Time has significantly heightened curiosity and expectations surrounding his character.
Earlier, the first look of the film featuring Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead was launched by Superstar Rajinikanth on January 1, garnering widespread attention and creating strong buzz around the project.
Written and directed by Sooriyaprathap S, ROOT – Running Out of Time is a sci-fi crime thriller produced by Shaik Mujeeb, RajaRajan Gnanasambandam, Sanjai Shankar, and Dhanishtan Fernando under the Verus Productions banner. The film promises a gripping blend of edge-of-the-seat thrills and emotionally charged storytelling.
The cast includes Gautham Ram Karthik, Aparshakti Khurana, Narain, Bhavya Trikha, Y. Gee. Mahendra, Pavni Reddy, Linga, RJ Anandhi, and others in key roles.
Shot extensively across Chennai and multiple locations, the film has completed its shoot and is currently in the post-production phase.
Technical Crew:
Cinematography – Arjun Raja
Editing – John Abraham
Music – Aran Ray
CEO – Dr. D. Alice Angel
Action Choreography – Miracle Michael
Production Designer – Jagan Nandhagopal
VFX – Santhakumar (Hocus Pocus Studios)
Costume Design – Deepthi RJ
Production Controller – Dhanalingam
DI – Prasad Studios
Colorist – Ranga
Sound Designer – Anand Ramachandran
Publicity Designer – Dinesh Ashok
Public Relations – Rekha
Digital Promotions – Digitally Powerful
The launch by A.R. Murugadoss marks yet another significant milestone for ROOT – Running Out of Time, further elevating expectations and anticipation surrounding the film.