Vijay Deverakonda replaced THIS actor in Kranthi Madhav's 'World Famous Lover’?

Vijay Deverakonda starrer World Famous Lover hit big screens on February 14. Director Kranthi Mhav recently revealed that Vijay Deverakonda was t his first choice. Reportedly, Sai Dharam Tej was director’s first choice as le actor for World Famous Lover. 

Sai Dharam Tej was first choice of World Famous Lover’s makers?

During World Famous Lover's promotional event, director, Kranthi Mhav h revealed that Vijay Deverakonda was t first choice for film. According to a leing news portal, it was speculated that Sai Dharam Tej was director’s first choice as le actor for film. However, actor did t show any interest, as per report.

Later, makers proposed Sharwanand for role. But Sharwanand's busy schedule of shooting Jaanu led to him turning down offer. Sharwanand and director Kranthi Mhav h earlier worked for Malli Malli Rani Roju. In end, World Famous Lover eventually went to Vijay Deverakonda. 

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About World Famous Lover:

World Famous Lover is a Telugu romantic drama starring a huge cast ensemble. Written and directed by Kranthi Mhav, romantic drama flick narrates love story of Seenayya (Vijay Deverakonda), who experiences love in four different sts of his life. Along with Vijay Deverakonda, World Famous Lover stars Aishwarya Rajesh, Raashi Khanna, Carine Tresa, and Izabella Leite. 

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This romantic film failed to leave a mark at box-office and did t impress critics as well. film was criticised by critics and audience. y me remarks on plot and storyline having similarities to Arjun Reddy. Reportedly, Vijay Deverkonda's character was also panned for setting a b example and t giving proper justification to movie’s title. However, Kranthi Mhav’s direction and Vijay and Aishwarya's performances were praised. 

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What's Next For Vijay Deverakonda?

On professional front, Vijay has completed first schedule of his film Fighter. Sourn superstar will be seen with SOTY 2 actor Ananya Panday in this film. Fighter is helmed by Puri Jagannh. next schedule of Fighter will start after lockdown ends.  Ananya Panday and Vijay Deverakonda starrer film will be presented by filmmaker Karan Johar.

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