Lagaan director to enter Tollywood

Star Bollywood filmmaker Ashutosh Gowarikar is known for his blockbuster films like Lagaan and Jodha Akbar. According to the latest, reports are coming that he is set to make his debut in Tollywood.

A source shares "Ashutosh was impressed with the valiant story of Krishnadevaraya, an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire(1471 to 1529) who was hailed as one of the greatest rulers in Indian history. He ruled the largest kingdom in India after the fall of the Islamic Delhi Sultanate. He was also conferred with revered titles like; 'Andhra Bhoja' and 'Karnatakaratna' for his eminent regime."

Ashutosh Gowarikar earlier cameup with historical films like Panipat and Mohanjodaro and the source adds "He is working on the script with his team to deliver a fascinating tale of an emperor who was a trailblazer in more ways than one. He will be erecting elegant sets to bring back the glory of the renowned Indian king, and it would be made with a whopping budget."

Vishnuvardhan Induri will be bankrolling the project. The source reveals "They are planning to rope in a top Telugu actor, who delivered a blockbuster across India recently, to play the renowned emperor along with other Bollywood and south actors to come up with a memorable and everlasting epic story."