Chiranjeevi starrer 'Acharya' film's budget reduced due to the Coronavirus crisis?

A report published on an online portal revealed that makers of Chiranjeevi starrer Acharya have decided to slash production cost of upcomer. According to report, delay in shooting and on-going lockdown has resulted in budget cut of movie. Acharya that also stars Kajal Aggarwal in a pivotal role marks first association of Koratala Siva and Chiranjeevi. 

Meanwhile, reports suggest that 40% of shooting of film is complete, and shooting of movie will resume after lockdown ends. Acharya reportedly narrates tale of a middle-d Naxalite-turned-social reformer who starts a reform. film also features Ram Charan in a cameo. According to reports, Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi will also have a song that reportedly will be highlight of film.

Reportedly, Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi will also have a dance number in Koratala Siva directorial. Acharya is slated to hit marquee in 2021. Koratala Siva directorial is bankrolled by Ram Charan under his banner Konidela Production Company. 

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Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi was last seen in Surender Reddy's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. movie, starring Chiranjeevi, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Nayanthara in lead, narrates tale of activist Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy from Andhra Pradesh. movie released in 2019 reportedly collected Rs. 240 crores at box office. 

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On work front, Chiranjeevi will reportedly be seen in Saaho fame Sujeeth's next. forthcoming film starring Chiranjeevi in lead is reported to be Telugu remake of Malayalam movie Lucifer. Malayalam movie that had Mohanlal and Manju Warrier is a political-thriller that marked directorial debut of Prithviraj. Malayalam movie was reportedly one of first Malayalam movies to earn Rs. 200 crores at box office. 

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Besides upcomer, re are reports that Chiranjeevi is in talks with Venky Mama fame Bobby for next. upcomer is reported to be a two-hero film, reason for which, makers are also keen on signing Rana Daggubati for movie. Reports reveal that makers of upcomer are waiting for lockdown to end to narrate script to Chiranjeevi and Rana Daggubati. Following which, makers are planning to start pre-production work for upcomer.