Kiara Advani might share screen space with Mahesh Babu in Sarkaru Vaari Paata. (Photo: Kiara Advani/Instagram)
As the state governments across the country begin to relax the COVID-induced lockdown restrictions, the entertainment industry is slowly moving towards normalcy. The post-production work of movies has already been allowed across the south region. The governments in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have provided permission to makers of daily soap operas to resume productions.
It is unclear when the situation will be conducive for the production of movies and reopening of theaters.
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Monarch is the title under consideration for Nandamuri Balakrishna-Boyapati Srinu's upcoming project. The makers are most likely to announce it on the occasion of Balayya's birthday (June 10).
The new project marks the third collaboration between Balakrishna and Boyapati after blockbusters Simha and Legend.
Rumour mills are abuzz that Malayalam actor Jayaram has been roped in to play a crucial role in Prabhas 20. Jayaram was seen in Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo earlier this year.
Directed by Radhakrishna Kumar of Jil fame, Prabhas 20 has Pooja Hegde as the female lead. UV Creations is bankrolling the project, and according to a source, the title and first look of the film will be unveiled this month. Jaan and Raadhe Shyam are the titles under consideration for this pan India project.
According to a source, Kiara Advani has been approached by the makers of Mahesh Babu starrer Sarkaru Vaari Paata. Kiara earlier romanced Mahesh in Bharat Ane Nenu.
Touted to be a masala entertainer with a strong message, Parasuram Petla directorial Sarkaru Vaari Paata is bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and 14 Reels Plus.