Telugu Remake of Gujarati Hit Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate Is All Set To Find Its Star With The Latest Reports. In contrast to earlier rumors that suggested that Ram Charan might get the role of Lord Krishna, the recent reports suggest that it will be played by Vijay Deverakonda. This news came after the original movie from Gujarat turned out to be a huge sleeper hit. As per the recent report, the Telugu remake is in its planning stages and the producer Dil Raju owns the rights to remake the same.
Vijay Deverakonda Replaces Ram Charan In Lord Krishna Role
There have been speculations suggesting that Vijay Deverakonda is likely to play the role of Lord Krishna in the Telugu version of Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate. Initially, there were rumors stating that Ram Charan was going to work on the remake. However, it was revealed by a source mentioned in the article that Ram Charan is not part of the remake.
According to the source, the remake is under development and the source also confirmed that Vijay has bagged the role of Lord Krishna. It should be mentioned that it is quite a casting shift compared to the earlier names who were mentioned in connection with the remake. It should be noted that casting news of the remake were published in entertainment media. As such, it has not been announced officially by the production team.
Laalo Became A Surprise Gujarati Blockbuster
The Telugu remake is taken from Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate, which is a Gujarati devotional drama that began poorly in the beginning at the box office but gained traction owing to good word of mouth. Ultimately, it became a commercial success even though it was produced with a small budget and did not feature any big names.
It has been reported to be the biggest hit in the Gujarati language, with the global box office collections touching ₹100 crore. The movie is about the journey of a man who undergoes a complete transformation due to his spiritual experience associated with Lord Krishna. The devotional aspects of the movie have made it successful in the theaters. The success of the movie has generated interest in remaking the movie for a Telugu-speaking audience.
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Dil Raju To Back The Telugu Remake
According to sources, Dil Raju is said to be the producer of this remake movie after getting the remake rights of Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate. It certainly adds up to the production power of the movie when it comes from Gujarati films to Telugu films.
Although the information on the director, co-stars, screenplay and production schedule of the movie is still not disclosed, the casting of Vijay Deverakonda as Lord Krishna may prove to be the most controversial thing in the movie. In any case, the biggest challenge would be that how the remake keeps the essence of the Gujarati version alive.
What Vijay Deverakonda’s Casting Means
Having Vijay Deverakonda play Lord Krishna could definitely make this remake get a lot of focus even before anything else is known about this project. The actor currently has a great following from all around Telugu cinema and outside of it, which certainly makes his casting news for a devotional film quite interesting.
Moreover, this news will certainly lay any doubts about Ram Charan's participation aside as it is mentioned in a number of reports that he won't be participating in the remake of the film. For Vijay, this role might be a chance to try out something new on screen. More details about the filmmaker, actors, and release date of this remake are expected in the future months.
Final Take
This remake of Laalo in Telugu with the title 'Krishna Sada Sahaayate' has created new hype after reports suggested that Vijay Deverakonda is set to take up the role of Lord Krishna rather than Ram Charan. Since Dil Raju has acquired the remake rights of the movie along with its huge success at the box office in the Gujarati version, there is no dearth of interest in the project.
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