Director Maruthi is hogging the media limelight for quite some time ever since reports came that Prabhas planned to do a quick lighthearted entertainer and wrap up in two months' time. Even the name of Raja Deluxe did rounds and rumours spread about the female leads and also the Prabhas's role. However nothing official came about it. Prior to that, rumours spread that Chiranjeevi called Maruthi and expressed his interest to star in a comedy caper.
In the meantime, during Pakka Commercial pre-release function, Chiranjeevi confirmed that he indeed asked Maruthi to ready the story and script after he wraps up his current commitments. Now, this triggered rumors as to whether Maruthi's project with Prabhas got canceled and he will direct his next with Chiranjeevi. But Maruthi heaped praises on Prabhas saying he knows how to show Prabhas.
Many feel that Maruthi will be doing films with both Prabhas and Chiranjeevi and thrill movie lovers to the core. All eyes are on which project will take off first.