Telugu film industry has recently picked up the trend of Biopics as the makers can have the advantage of curiosity factor, hype, controversies (could be intentional or unavoidable) and some other factors. Following the biopics on Sr NTR, Savithri, Pullela Gopichand, Telugu audience might soon see the biopic on YSR, late CM of united UP.
Actually, the idea of a biopic on YSR originated a few years ago itself, but the project couldn’t shape up due to the political turmoil in the state, and also because of the potential controversies it can engulf in. The current buzz is that the YSR biopic is being revived.
Young director Mahi Raghav, who scored a decent success with the horror comedy, “Anando Brahma”, has reportedly completed the script work for YSR biopic, and that he awaits the permission from Jagan and other concerned people. The makers plan to make an official announcement after procuring permission from Jagan, who is currently busy with Padayathra.
It is heard that Malayalam Superstar Mammootty is in talks to reprise YSR in his biopic. He is being offered a huge sum to make him step into the shoes of the late CM. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the biopic, which will reportedly glorify YSR, releases before the 2019 AP Assembly elections.