Grand success of her comeback film English Vinglish sourced yesteryear actress Sridevi to be selective in second innings. It took almost couple of years for her to accept a new film- Tamil hero Vijay starrer Puli. Sridevi indeed was original choice for Sivagami role in SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus Baahubali, albeit she rejected the offer owing to remuneration issues.
When Sridevi demanded huge pay, makers replaced her with Ramya Krishna as to cut casting cost. Swimmingly, Ramya Krishna gave career best performance and was lauded by critics as well as audience. Some even went on to say that, makers did a right thing by casting Ramya Krishna, rather going for the expensive Sridevi.
Speculations were rife that, Sridevi refused another film with Prabhas. When, the 52 years old actress was approached for a vital role in Prabhas’s next film to be helmed by Sujeeth under UV Creations Banner, she turned down the movie due to the same reason of payment.
Apart from these films, Sridevi has declined few more Telugu films with huge demands list. If Sridevi will not cut her pay, she will not get a chance to act in Telugu films anymore. When Baahubali producers can’t afford her, which producer in Tollywood will dare to sign Sridevi. She has become too expensive for Telugu producers!