Rakul Preet Singh, who has done a couple of Bollywood movies along with Telugu films has been roped in to play late veteran actress Sridevi in N.T.R biopic. The film, which is one of the most awaited projects in Telugu cinema has an ensemble star cast. While Nandamuri Balakrishna will be seen as N.T.R, Vidya Balan will be playing Basavatarakam, his first wife.
Meanwhile, Rana Daggubati will be essaying the role of Nara Chandrababu Naidu, present Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who married NTR's daughter Bhuvaneshwari. Directed by Krish, the movie will be released in two parts. While the first part Kathanayakudu will release on January 9, 2019, the second part Mahanayakudu will hit theatres on January 24. While the first poster shows NTR- the actor, the poster of the second part shows him as a fierce politician. Keerthy Suresh, Prakash Raj and Ravi Kishan will also be seen in pivotal roles.
Now the latest addition to the cast is Aiyaary actress Rakul Preet Singh. Makers revealed that Rakul was their first choice as she is also popular in south. Sridevi and NTR have done 14 movies together including Rowdi Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980) and Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamaari Bharthalu (1982). Hence, makers wanted to find the right choice for the role and the search ended on Rakul.
"We haven't approached Sonakshi, Kangana or Shraddha. Rakul Preet Singh is our only choice as she's popular in the South, especially in Telugu films. We have shot almost 30 per cent of the movie; Vidya has already shot for six days. We are working on Rakul's dates for now,'' revealed producer Vishnu Induri.
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