Director Srikanth Odela has reportedly lost the opportunity to direct Megastar Chiranjeevi after the lukewarm response to his recent film The Paradise. The project, which was officially announced earlier, will now be helmed by Buchi Babu Sana instead.
Srikanth Odela Misses Chiranjeevi Opportunity
Chiranjeevi’s next film after Kaaka was supposed to be with Srikanth Odela, a collaboration that excited fans across Tollywood. The project was officially announced with much fanfare, bringing together the Megastar and the director who made waves with Dasara.
However, following the negative reception to The Paradise, Srikanth Odela seems to have lost his chance to work with his favorite hero. The film’s underwhelming performance appears to have prompted a rethink on the collaboration.
Buchi Babu Steps In for Chiranjeevi Project
The latest development suggests that Chiranjeevi’s next film will now be directed by Buchi Babu Sana. While there’s no official confirmation yet, industry sources indicate an announcement could come soon.
Buchi Babu himself faced mixed reviews for his recent work Peddi, with criticism for certain aspects but appreciation for some powerful scenes and the core storyline. The Buchi Babu-Chiranjeevi collaboration had been in discussion even before this development, making him a natural choice to step in.
What This Means for Both Directors
For Srikanth Odela, missing out on directing Megastar Chiranjeevi is a significant setback, especially after The Paradise failed to replicate the success of Dasara. Directing a Megastar film would have been a major career milestone.
For Buchi Babu, this represents a golden opportunity to prove his mettle with one of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars. Despite Peddi’s mixed reception, he gets a chance to bounce back with a prestigious project. How he utilizes this opportunity to direct Megastar Chiranjeevi remains to be seen.
