SS Rajamouli set to direct Mahesh Babu in his next project after RRR

SS Rajamouli is currently caught up with his upcoming project RRR. recently released motion poster of film did a great job in creating a buzz for film. shooting of RRR is currently put on hold due to Coronavirus pandemic. Amid this lockdown, popular director still gets in touch with media houses for interviews. 

SS Rajamouli to direct Mahesh Babu in his next 

During a recent conversation with a media channel, SS Rajamouli opened up on his next project with actor Mahesh Babu. director has already revealed multiple times that post wrapping of RRR, he will be directing a film for producer KL Narayana. He added that actor Mahesh Babu is set to play lead in it. 

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During ar recent interview regarding RRR, SS Rajamouli revealed reason for signing Alia Bhatt for role of Sita in his film. director said that he needed an actor who can stand ground between Jr NTR also kwn as Tarak and Charan who are both talented actors. He added that reason he went for her is that she can be incent, vulnerable and yet be extremely resilient. 

SS Rajamouli mentioned that period drama is a love triangle between Alia, Ram Charan, and Junior NTR. He revealed that Alia's shoot was supposed to happen this month but had to be put on hold because of pandemic. director said that y need to rework dates and schedule and added that he is looking forward to working with her. 

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Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR is set in era of 1920s and is a fictional story based on two legendary freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan will be seen essaying character of Alluri and Junior NTR will be playing latter. Besides two, project will also feature stars like Alia Bhatt, Samuthirakani and Ajay Devgn. 

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