Ram Gopal Varma recreates the song Khallas with Zareen Khan in Veerappan

Fourteen years after Eesha Koppikar sizzled in Khallaas in Ram Gopal Varmas gangster thriller Company, the filmmaker is gearing up to recreate the special number for his Veerappan biopic. The plot of Ram Gopal Varmas Veerappan covers Asias biggest manhunt in history, the hunt for Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, also known as bandit Veerappan. While the 2002 film featured Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi and Manisha Koirala, the biopic has Sandeep Bharadwaj in the titular character, and Lisa Ray. Zareen Khan, who made waves with her bold turn in Hate Story 3, steps into Eeshas shoes for the song.

"The lyrics, Bachke tu rehna re... Nahin duja mauka milega sambhalna, literally hint at Darwins survival of the fittest theory. Now the lyrics have been reworked to Khallas Veerappan, but its spirit remains the same, with a sexy Zareen dancing in the forest", states RGV while talking about the recreated track.

Following a three-day prep which wrapped up today, the actress will shoot the fire and water sequence with laser beams flashing in the backdrop. "It is a surreal setting that brings out the wildness of the jungle. Some feel that the film glorifies slain sandal wood smuggler Veerappan but once the song is out, they will only be talking about how Zareen `sexifies it", the filmmaker states, adding that the new Khallas comes at a time when everyone knows Veerappan is going to be killed. "It is pure evil!" Zareen adds, "The manner in which the song has been picturised is something that has never been explored before. Though I had very little time to prepare for it, Im really excited because I will be sporting a completely different look."

RGV is hoping to re-invent himself with this comeback of sorts. "I looked at the last few films I directed and realised that I did not want to be repetitive. A director is as good as the subject he chooses and with this criminal who murdered 97 men, I am back in Bollywood", he smiles. RGV seems to be back with what he excels in. Dark, dramatized portrayal of reality has been filmmakers forte and this film exactly emits that. The film is produced by Sachiin Joshis Viiking Media and Entertainment and is striking in Cinemas on May 27.