Published 21:23 IST, May 8th 2020

Chiranjeevi and Sridevi's classic 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari' to get a sequel

The filmmakers of Chiranjeevi and Sridevi's classic film, 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari', recently revealed that the movie will be getting a sequel.

Reported by: Siddharth Iyer
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May 9, 2020, will be the 30th anniversary of Chiranjeevi and Sridevi starrer Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari. The film was a cult classic that is still held in high regard to this day. On the occasion of the film's 30th anniversary, the makers of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari recently took to social media to share several videos that showcased the story behind the making of the film. However, what truly caught the attention of fans was the fact that the filmmakers were now planning a sequel to the Chiranjeevi and Sridevi starrer. 

Chiranjeevi and Sridevi's Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari to get a sequel

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The maker of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Ashwini Dutt, recently took to social media to share the story behind the film. The above tweet explained the story behind the songs used in the film. However, was truly intrigued fans was that a sequel for the film was currently in the works.
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The filmmaker also revealed details of the plot, stating that the film would follow the story of Chiranjeevi and Sridevi's children. When asked if Charan and Janhvi Kapoor would play the lead roles, the filmmaker did not confirm anything but he did add that it would be wonderful if that happened.

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The producers shared several other videos and photos online to commemorate Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari's 30th anniversary. Below is the video where Chiranjeevi himself explained the making of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari. 

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Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari was a 1990 Telugu supernatural fantasy film that starred Chiranjeevi and Sridevi as the leads. The film was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and it marked the first team-up between Ashwini Dutt and Chiranjeevi. It is often cited as one of the most influential Telugu films of all time. 

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21:23 IST, May 8th 2020