Sai Pallavi the original choice for Arjun Reddy. The other day Sandeep Reddy Vanga attened the pre release event of Thandel which is releasing on 7 Feb 2025. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead characters.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga speaking at the event said that he spoke to Sai Pallavi coordinator and he was not sure whether she has one. Sandeep said So I spoke to him saying I have a story about a guy who is destroyed in love its a very romantic story and I want to cast Sai Pallavi as the heroine.
The coordinator then asked What is the romantic quotient in Arjun Reddy Vanga responded Its more than what we usually see in Telugu cinema. The coordinator then dismissed the idea telling him to forget about casting Sai Pallavi because the girl wont even wear sleeveless.
Sandeep continued Eventually heroines evolve based on opportunities. But to see Sai Pallavi not changing at all its great. Its really great actually.
Sai Pallavi speaking about Arjun Reddy said it was a brilliant film and added Shalini was brilliant and so was Vijay as Arjun Reddy. I believe certain actors are destined to play certain roles and thats what I think happened with the final cast of Arjun Reddy.
She praised Sandeep Vanga saying Every director should have a voice and Sandeep Reddy Vanga has such a voice being unfiltered on and off screen without being influenced by many other things.