Director Prashant Varma, known for changing the direction of successful films through star collaborations, achieved a significant milestone this Sankranti with his game-changing film Hanuman, starring Teja Sajja. Despite stiff competition, Hanuman emerged as the dominant winner of Sankranti.
Following the success of the first part, Hanuman hinted at a sequel titled Jai Hanuman, which will be part of the Prashant Varma Cinematic Universe. The casting of Lord Hanuman has sparked considerable buzz on social media, with potential names like Megastar Chiranjeevi and Rana Daggubati being mentioned. However, in a surprising turn of events, reports suggest that the role may be filled by an actor not from the Telugu film industry.
Rishab Shetty, the acclaimed Kannada star who gained international recognition through his recent film Kantara, is reportedly onboard for the role of Hanuman. While Rishab Shetty is undoubtedly a talented actor, his casting in Jai Hanuman has raised some concerns within the Tollywood community. The question remains: will the audience accept this decision if the reports are accurate? Only time will tell. Ultimately, many believe that as long as the actor delivers a strong performance, their origin from any industry should not matter.
