Of course, this would have become one prestigious film in heroine Samantha's career in case if she has taken up Mahanati Savitri's biopic. To be directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Ashwini Dutt, the film got a new lady now, say reports.
Actually Samantha is asked to put on weight to suit the role of Savitri as the vintage queen of Telugu cinema was never slim and slender. But with marriage on the cards and many functions in line, Samantha don't wanted to risk her physique now like an Anushka did for Size Zero.
For that reason, Samantha has opted out, and the makers have no option than Nitya Menon for the role.
Actually Samantha is asked to put on weight to suit the role of Savitri as the vintage queen of Telugu cinema was never slim and slender. But with marriage on the cards and many functions in line, Samantha don't wanted to risk her physique now like an Anushka did for Size Zero.
For that reason, Samantha has opted out, and the makers have no option than Nitya Menon for the role.