Makers of ‘Mahanati’ were a bit skeptical earlier about whether audience of this generation shows interest in their film, a biopic on yesteryear actress Savitri, or not.
However, the curiosity shown on social media over the film’s cast, their roles and leaked stills has boosted the makers’ morale and now efforts are being made to further strengthen the film’s box office prospects.
Since the life of Savitri in inextricably linked to legends NTR and ANR, makers are contemplating on roping in the heirs of Nandamuri and Akkineni families to reprise their respective grandfathers’ roles. NTR Jr may not have any apprehensions about playing his grandfather on silver screen but the question is, will he accept a 2 minute cameo?
Besides the cameo, the major hinder for NTR to associate with Mahanati may be Ashwini Dutt (his daughter is producing the film and his son-in-law is directing). NTR hasn’t had a fruitful association with Dutt. When he teamed up with Vyjayanthi Movies in the past, ‘Kantri’ and ‘Shakthi’ happened.
Ashwiin Dutt however is striving to convince NTR to play the cameo in Mahanati. It needs to be seen what the ‘Janatha Garage’ actor does.