It is already reported that Dhamaka writer Prasanna Kumar is on directional trials. Reportedly, the talented writer met senior star Nagarjuna and narrated to him a point. Impressed with the point Nagarjuna asked Prasanna to develop the idea into a full-fledged script.
We even exclusively revealed that the film is going to be a period drama set in the 80s time period. News also came out that noted producer Srinivasaa Chitturi will be bankrolling the movie under his Srinivasaa Silver Screen banner. Even actor Allari Naresh is approached for a key role in this said-to-be Rs 50 crore project.
Tentatively titled Nag99, while everyone is waiting for an official announcement regarding the project, here comes a twist. Yesterday, reputed production house Abhishek Agarwal Arts banner owned by Abhishek Agarwal released an official statement that the production house has acquired the remake rights of a Malayalam film titled, Porinju Mariam Jose. The statement also says that the pre-production work for the Telugu remake is underway at a fast pace. Now, the buzz coming in from industry circles is that the film is going to be Nag99. an official confirmation regarding the same is awaited.
Apart from Prasanna Kumar Bezawada’s project, Nagarjuna is even planning two different projects with his sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil respectively reveal sources. As his last film, The Ghost ended up as a disaster at the box office, Nagarjuna Akkineni is keen on bouncing back with his next.
