Koratala Siva and Chiranjeevi teams up for an action drama : Puja held on Vijayadashami
After Sye Ra Narasimha Reddy, new Telugu film of actor Chiranjeevi with director Koratala Siva was officially launched on Tuesday, the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, the makers announced.
It will be jointly produced by Konidela Production Company and Matinee Entertainments, the yet to be titled project marks the maiden collaboration of Chiranjeevi and Koratala Siva. The launch ceremony was attended by Chiranjeevi’s mother Anjana Devi, son Ram Charan and wife Surekha among others.
Koratala Siva is best known for directing blockbuster films such as Mirchi, Srimanthudu and Bharat Ane Nenu.
At present Chiranjeevi is riding in the success of his latest release Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, which has grossed over Rs. 200 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. Directed by Surender Reddy, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is the story of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy and his fight against the British for independent India. The film, produced by Ram Charan on a budget of Rs 275 crore, also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty and Nayanthara.
“It has always been my dream to play Bhagat Singh. Despite being offered the role back then, I couldn’t play it for several reasons and it was later played by several of my counterparts. It was played by several actors across languages. I regret missing out on an opportunity to play the role because I don’t think anyone wants to make a film on him today,” Chiranjeevi said.
The film, which was also released in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada, has music by Amit Trivedi.
Currently dubbed Chiru 152, the film is expected to go on the floors next month. It will have cinematography by Tirru while Sreekar Prasad will take care of the editing. Suresh Selvarajan will handle the production design. The upcoming film is expected to a high octane action drama.
