Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Malayalam film Lucifer Telugu remake has been making buzz ever since its announcement. Making the ongoing speculations true, Tamil director Mohan Raja confirmed wielding the megaphone. Taking to social media, he made the announcement, “With the blessings of my parents and well wishers, life has always gifted me better and bigger things. And this time I’m more elated n honored to direct a mega project with the Megastar @KChiruTweets himself. Need all your wishes n prayers #Chiru153.” (sic)
He continued, “#Chiru153 A proud second time association with the Megastar after my father Editor Mohan’s blockbuster hit #Hitler (1997). Second directorial film in Telugu after my debut and highly successful #HanumanJunction (2001).”
Before, Mohan Raja, names of Saaho director Sujeeth and VV Vinayak names were heard. The story has been changed to suit the Telugu nativity. The film will go on floors in February 2021. Menawhile, the other details of cast and crew are awaited.