Mahesh Babu turns down 'RX100' fame Ajay Bhupathi's next?

Mahesh Babu, last seen in Anil Ravipudi's Saarileru Neekevvaru seems to be on a movie-signing spree. The actor after giving his nod to Geetha Govindam fame Parasuram's next has signed the dotted lines for an espionage thriller with Baahubali fame SS Rajamouli. Besides the upcomer, Mahesh Babu is reportedly reading some more scripts from young filmmakers. 

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Recently, RX100 fame Ajay Bhupathi reportedly narrated a script to the popular Tollywood actor. However, reports have it that Mahesh Babu although liked the premise of the movie, turned down the film. He reportedly asked Ajay Bhupathi to keep the movie aside for a few years. Reportedly, Mahesh Babu wants to do the film but not at this stage of his acting career. 

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Ajay Bhupathi rose to fame with Karthikeya Gummakonda and Payal Rajput starrer RX100. The movie released in 2018 won many hearts. Reportedly, Ajay Bhupathi is working on his next with Sharwanad and Siddharth. The multi-starrer has been in the pre-production for a long time. According to the reports, Ajay Bhupathi had a tough time casting actors for the multi-starrer; many reports reveal the RX100 director has sworn to not direct a multi-starrer soon. 

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Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu is expected to start shooting for Parshuram's next soon after the lockdown finishes. The movie, touted to be a family drama, will reportedly have Shraddha Kapoor alongside Mahesh Babu. Reports suggest that the movie will be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and MB Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Besides the upcomer, Mahesh Babu also has a film with SS Rajamouli in his kitty.