Mahanati makers' relentless efforts made Naga Chaitanya roped in the project to reprise his Thatha garu thespian late Akkineni Nageswara Rao's role in the film. It is a known news that Young Tiger Ntr was also approached by the team for legendary hero late Ntr's role.
However, Ntr turned down the proposal of makers to essay the cameo role as his grandfather's role in the movie. Thereafter, rumours were rife that Ntr's role would be created through VFX.
Since Chaitu gave his nod to sport his grandfather ANR's role, the makers of Mahanati have again decided to pressurise Ntr for the crucial role. Fans are also wishing their favourite hero would play late Ntr's role. But then, will Ntr oblige all of their wishes? Let's wait for a few more days to get the clarity.
Keerthy Suresh dons the protagonist as Savitri in the film while Dulquer Rahaman will be seen opposite to her as Gemini Ganesan. Samantha, Anushka and Vijay Devarakonda are doing other crucial roles in the film. Nag Ashwin has directed the movie on Aswini Dutt's Vyjayanthi Movies.