Chiru-Anil Film Revives Old Blockbuster Heroine Sentiment

Sometimes in Telugu cinema, nostalgia isn’t just a feeling, it’s a formula. And director Anil Ravipudi seems to know it well. His upcoming film with megastar Chiranjeevi is quietly stirring up whispers for more than just its massy premise. The buzz is now all about whether he's reuniting not just stars, but sentiments, by reportedly bringing in Nayanthara and Jyothika, a duo that once set screens on fire alongside Rajinikanth in Chandramukhi.

Currently, Anil is tucked away in Vizag, sharpening the film’s second half, where Chiranjeevi’s role is said to take a sharp turn. The megastar will reportedly slip into a Chittoor slang with an entirely new body language, something Anil is paying close attention to in rehearsals. But even as the script is evolving, casting choices are stealing the spotlight.

Industry insiders say Nayanthara has been locked in as the lead, reportedly charging a hefty sum for her part. What’s more intriguing is the strong buzz that Jyothika will be cast in a pivotal sister role, a character that holds emotional weight in the storyline. If true, it’s a casting move that taps into audience memory, as fans fondly recall their Chandramukhi pairing.

So while Anil Ravipudi is crafting a new narrative, it seems he’s also leaning into an old magic. Reuniting Nayanthara and Jyothika in a Chiranjeevi film isn’t just a safe bet, it’s a calculated one. Whether this combo brings the same blockbuster fate remains to be seen, but the sentiment? That’s already clicking with fans.