Turn a few pages of Bollywood's history, there the evidence lies that sports films are highly anticipated ones. From ' Lagaan ' to ' Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ', the excitement which the sports film adorns is unmatchable. And here comes, the another sports film, starring R. Madhavan , where he will be seen playing a retired boxer.

The yet untitled film will be directed by Sudha Kongara, who have worked as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam . To hit it right in terms of his act as well as appearance, Madhavan is set on vigorous training session, carried out by Hollywood experts and he will be seen in a grumble-harsh looks for this role.

The sports-drama flick will also star some of the real professional boxers. On talking about his role, Madhavan said that when first time, he got into boxing ring, he didn't even last for a minute. It is the most physically challenging role he has done so far. He is spending most of his time in gym for gaining authentic looks.

It will be interesting to watch R. Madhavan breaking the bars of his lover-boy image and donning the gloves of brutal boxer character in his next!