Senior director K.Raghavendra Rao has slowed down in the last few years. 'Sri Ramadasu' was his lat hit. 'Pandurangadu'.. 'Shirdi Sai' were bitter experiences to him. Another film 'Intinta Annamayya' is lying in the cans till now. Many people thought that KRR will bid adieu to direction with this kind of developments. But he wanted to deliver a good movie.. a big hit and wanted to retire from the films graciously.
That is the reason why he made 'Om Namo Venkatesaya' with Nagarjuna. Nag has revealed to the media durig the making of ONV that it is KRR told him that ONV is his last film. But Raghavendra Rao started re-thinking about his decision at the time of ONV release. He thought of taking a decion on his retirement based on the result of ONV. But ONV gave a crude shock to him. Raghavendra Rao close associates are saying that he was shell shocked with the result.
In such a scenario, it has become interesting to see whether Raghavendra Rao will say good bye to direction out of frustration ? or will he try once again to prove himself with another attempt? On the other hand, Raghavendra Rao said to have thought of making a film in the Yadagiri Gutta backdrop while he was making ONV. But it is not an easy task for him now.. because regaining confidence after the shock of ONV is tough thing. On the other hand, a producer should be ready.. buyers should come forward.. and he should convince a hero like Nagarjuna. Let us wait for some tome to find out his POA.. Plan Of Action.