‘Mahanati’ is a beautiful ode that paid faultless tribute to legendary actress Savitri. But then, the film is all about showcasing the dark side of the actress’ life and times in a stark naked way. And what would Prabhas, a commercial superstar, imagine when the director of this film is approaching him to narrate a story?
While the news of Prabhas and Nag Ashwin teaming up for a movie has surely surprised fans, it is being heard that even the Baahubali star got surprised similarly when the director approached him. He is said to have felt that Nag Ashwin’s stories will be full of philosophies and life, which don’t match the commercial meter he is in, right now.
But then, as Nag Ashwin narrated this terrific science-fiction tale, Prabhas got taken away. In the director’s words, “Actually the film’s story needs a hero who could carry any weight easily. Among the present set of star heroes, there is no one except Prabhas who could do this lead role”. Nag Ashwin clarified that this film is a super commercial flick with lots of action and awesomeness.
Bankrolled by Ashwini Dutt, this film is being produced on a lavish scale with nearly 200 crores budget.
