For our Tollywood stars who are portrayed as demi-gods in their movies, sharing screen space with a contemporary is a big no no. In fact, solo is the only way to shine in Telugu films, if decades of cinema is anything to go by. But looks like Tollywood is in a mood for change. According to reliable sources, the two biggies of the industry Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu might just team up for a film soon.Mahesh is apparently showing a keen interest to do this film with Venkatesh, which is said to be directed by Srikanth Addala of "Kotha Bangaru Lokam" fame. And another big name doing the rounds is that of producer Dil Raju, who is said to be roping in the duo for this project. Sources say this film will hit the floors this year only after Mahesh completes his film with Puri Jagannath.
When contacted, producer Dil Raju admits he is ready with a story which is suitable for a multi-starrer, but says it's too early to divulge more details. "I am looking at two big stars for my film. My director, Srikanth Addala has given me a good story. The story is about two brothers and I would like to make this film with two biggies," he said, refusing to comment on talks that claim that the director and he met Mahesh Babu for the same.
But a Tollywood insider reveals that Mahesh Babu, who is keen to do this film, has told his close friends, who met him while shooting his present film, "Dookudu," that Dil Raju and Srikanth met him and that he will be working with Venky. Sources close to Venkatesh too are abuzz with this news. "Earlier too, there was news that Venkatesh and Pawan Kalyan are doing a multi-starrer film, but nothing materialized. But this time there are some serious talks going on about this film, let's see what happens next," adds the source.
Another source adds, "Back in the day, Mahesh's father, Krishna, did many multi-starrer films with top actors like Shobhan Babu. If this Mahesh-Venkatesh film happens, it will be a trendsetter."
Tailpiece: NTR Jr in a talk show once revealed that if he ever did a multi-starrer film, it would only be with Mahesh Babu. The two are known to be close friends, who always keep in touch.