Seems like Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is the new favorite baddie among South Indian film makers.

If Tollywood reports are to be believed, then Vivek Oberoi is all set to portray the villain in Baahubali actor Prabhas' upcoming Telugu film, directed by Sujeetha of Run Raja Run fame. Jointly produced by Vamsi and Pramod of UV Creations, the film, tentatively titled Prabhas 19, isn action thriller.

Reportedly, the Bollywood actor has been roped in as the main antagonist role in the film. The news came as a huge surprise for Vivek Oberoi fans as the actor recently bagged the villain's role in upcoming Tamil film, Thala Ajith starrer Vivegam. Prabhas 19 also marks the third Telugu outing of Vivek Oberoi.

The makers are also in talks with veteran Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff to play an important role in the film. The makers have decided to postpone the beginning of the film's shoot and now planning to shoot the teaser of the film to attach to the prints of Baahubali 2. Similar to Baahubali series, Prabhas' next is also a big budget flick, with Rs. 150 crore.