Acharya (film)
Acharya is a upcoming Indian Telugu-language social drama film directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Ram Charan and Niranjan Reddy under the Konidela Production Company and Matinee Entertainments banners.[1] The film stars Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles while Ram Charan is set to play in a supporting role.[2]
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Directed by | Koratala Siva |
Produced by | Ram Charan Niranjan Reddy |
Written by | Koratala Siva |
Starring | Chiranjeevi Kajal Aggarwal Ram Charan |
Music by | Mani Sharma |
Cinematography | Tirru |
Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
Production company | Konidela Production Company Matinee Entertainments |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Production
Development
The film was launched on 8 October 2019 on the occasion of Vijayadashami tentatively titled as #Chiru152.[3] The film marks the maiden collaboration of Chiranjeevi with the director Koratala Siva.[4] Actress Trisha was cast as the lead female role but due to creative differences she walked out of the film.[5] Makers approached Kajal Aggarwal instead and Aggarwal confirmed that she was doing the film.[6] The title was accidentally revealed as Acharya by Chiranjeevi during audio launch of the film O Pitta Katha on 1 March 2020.[7][8] There were reports that Mahesh Babu was approached for an extended cameo.[9] However, Chiranjeevi confirmed that his son Ram Charan would be doing the role.[10][11]
Filming
Principal photography began in January 2020.[12][13] Important portions were shot with Chiranjeevi and others at Ramoji Film City.[9] The filming was going at a brisk pace until it was suspended in March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.[14]
References
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- "Chiru 152: After Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Chiranjeevi joins cast of Koratala Siva's next film- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Chiranjeevi launches new film with Koratala Siva in presence of son Ram Charan, mother Anjana Devi. See pics". Hindustan Times. 2019-10-08. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Trisha opts out of Chiranjeevi's Telugu film 'Acharya'". Deccan Chronicle. 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Confirmed: Kajal Aggarwal to romance Chiranjeevi in Acharya - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "#Chiru152 titled as "Acharya": Megastar Chiranjeevi reveals the title accidentally - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- World, Republic. "Chiranjeevi accidentally reveals his upcoming film's title and fans go berserk". Republic World. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Mahesh Babu to play a student leader in Chiru 152?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Chiranjeevi votes for Ram Charan over Mahesh Babu over cameo in Acharya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- Hooli, Shekhar H. (2020-04-10). "Chiranjeevi spills the beans on Acharya storyline and Ram Charan's role in it". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- India, The Hans (2020-01-03). "'Chiru 152' kicks-off". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Chiranjeevi begins shoot for Koratala Siva's #Chiru152 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Chiranjeevi suspends 'Acharya' shoot due to coronavirus threat". Deccan Herald. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2020-06-10.