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Krishna Vamsi, a creative director who makes films on unique story lines, and Teja who is equally recognized as a director of innovative concepts and also as a producer, are coming together for a new venture. The new film will be directed by Krishna Vamsi and will be produced on Chitram Movies banner by director Teja. We know that these talented directors come from the factory of Ram Gopal Varma. We are well aware that the latest film of KrishnaVamsi having Tarun and Genelia in the lead 'Sesirekha Parinayam' is in the final phase of making. Teja is also engaged in the release of his upcoming movie 'Keka' that is to be out on 23rd. After the completion of their respective movies, this new film in combination of KrishnaVamsi 'Teja will begin. 'Rudraksha' is being considered as a title for this film.
Rajini and the Rudraksh
Everyone who was present in the silver jubilee function of 'Sivaji', would have noticed Dhanush, superstar's son-in-law, holding a Rudraksh bead in his hands and praying with closed eyes when superstar entered the hall. It was none other than Rajini who had presented the Rudraksh to Dhanush. Rajini's sentimental attachment with Rudraksh bead started long back. There was an incident which was flashed in all newspapers during the shooting of 'Arunachalam'. Rajini, according to the news, after coming back to the room after the shooting, was shocked to note that his Rudraksh was missing. It was midnight but the deep attachment with the divine Rudraksh did not allow Rajini to wait till the morning to search the Rudraksh. He went back to the shooting spot and started searching with the help of the giant lights used for shooting. He found the divine bead after a while. The Rudraksh also figures in Soundarya's 3D animation film 'Sultan the Warrior', featuring Rajini.
Krishnavamsi plans to bring out 'Rudraksha'
Creative director Krishnavamsi had a passion to bring out films with socio-fantasy subject. He wants to bring out the story ' A battle between the evil power and god power. The film would be made simultaneously in two languages, Telugu and Tamil. He also chose a title called 'Rudraksha' for the movie. Tamil hero Sarat Kumar, Shriya, Kannada star Upendra were convinced to play roles in the film, while AR Rahman's nephew GV Prakash, who is currently giving tunes to 'Ullasamgaa' Utsahamgaa'' of Karunakaran, was contacted to score music. RD Rajasekhar was selected to provide cinematography and the film would be made on the banner of Sri Kartikeya Creations with Sunkara Madhumurali as producer. It is worth mentioning here that Krishnavamsi had already announced a film on the same banner with Tarun and Genelia in the lead. It is not known which film would first go to sets under Krishnavamsi's direction.
Anushka Shetty yet to sign up for 'Rudraksha'
Actress Anushka Shetty, who has been approached to be a part of filmmaker Krishna Vamsi's mega-budget Telugu fantasy thriller "Rudraksha", is yet to officially sign for the project, a source said. "Anushka has read the script and she really liked it. However, since she's currently shooting for 'Baahubali 2', she has issues with dates and, hence, is yet to give her nod to this project," a source from the film's told. The source further added that uncertain of how many days she may require for the shoot of "Baahubali 2', Anushka isn't in a position to sign any new project. To be produced by Dil Raju, "Rudraksha" will feature five heroes and two heroines. "The lead cast will mostly feature newcomers and they're in the process of being finalized,a the source said. The project is rumoured to be the most expensive film in the director's career.
Ramya Krishnan in Krishna Vamsi's 'Rudraksha'
Actress Ramya Krishna, last seen in S.S. Rajamouli's "Baahubali", has teamed up with her filmmaker husband Krishna Vamsi in upcoming tentatively titled Telugu horror fantasy "Rudraksha". The film also features Samantha Ruth Prabhu. "Ramya and her husband have joined hands after 15 years. She plays one of the leads in the film," a source from the film's unit told. Ramya and Krishna Vamsi had previously worked together in the latter's 1998 film "Chandralekha", starring Akkineni Nagarjuna. The film was originally rumoured to feature Anushka Shetty in the lead. "As of now, Samantha and Ramya are on board. The makers did approach Anushka for one of the main leads; however things didn't fall in place. The film also features four male newcomers," the source added. To be bankrolled by Dil Raju, "Rudraksha" is tipped to be the most expensive film in Krishna Vamsi's career. "It's going to be made on a lavish budget. The film features nearly an hour of visual effects (VFX) and the makers are currently in talks with several VFX studios," the source said. The project is most likely to go on the floors in May or June.