Sources close to the films unit later added that parallel, wide open discussions were on regarding the female lead selection where a section of the technicians believe that fresh faces should be cast opposite Mahesh while a few opted for the inclusion of established female leads. Of the three female lead roles, the first two reportedly would have full-length roles while the third would pale in comparison. A source from the films unit reported Samantha Ruth Prabhu as one of the three female leads of the film in a statement to IANS on 15 April 2015, adding that Taapsee Pannu and Pranitha Subhash were called for a look test on the next day for the other two female lead roles.
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The films team announced a casting call on 4 March 2015 for male and female characters the requirements being an age group of 15 – 50 years and four photographs - two full size and close up photographs each. They approached Rakul Preet Singh to play the female lead and she evinced interest to be a part of the film after the first round of discussions. The makers tried to approach Rajinikanth for a brief yet key role as per the films script. After opining that the script has the potential to commercially succeed in both the languages without making much changes, Mahesh accepted the proposal of a Telugu-Tamil bilingual. An official statement from the makers confirmed that the film would be a bilingual shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil with the same title, marking Maheshs first direct Tamil film. Sreekar Prasad and Thotta Tharani as the films editor and art director respectively. A special logo of the films title featuring both Venkateswaras feet and a poorna kumbham in addition was released on, a day before the official launch ceremony. Rathnavelu was confirmed as the films director of photography in early May 2015. Meyer was signed in on to compose the films music. Mahesh chose to act in this film disregard to the box office performance of Addalas previous film Mukunda(2014) and the film was expected to be a romantic entertainer. On 8 January 2015, Addala told IANS that the film is almost confirmed and added that it is too early to share any more information. Prasad V Potluri accepted to bankroll the film under the banner PVP Cinema and wanted Mahesh to sign a three-film deal once he returns from his holiday in Dubai this film being the first of the three and the remaining two in 2016. The film was tentatively titled as Brahmotsavam and Addala said in late December 2014 that it would be a family drama adding that he would begin the casting process soon. The filming was expected to begin in May 2015 once Mahesh completes the shoot of Srimanthudu(2015).
Addala worked on the films script for more than an year. Mahesh was impressed with Addalas new script and accepted to work with him after completing his existing commitments. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release in May 2016.Ĭontents 1 Cast 2 Production 2.1 Development 2.2 Casting 2.3 Filming 3 Themes 4 Music 5 Release 6 References 7 External linksĬast Mahesh Babu Kajal Aggarwal Samantha Ruth Prabhu Pranitha Subhash Naresh Pavani Gangireddy Sathyaraj Jayasudha Revathi Saranya Ponvannan Rao Ramesh Tanikella Bharani Sayaji Shinde Tulasi Brahmaji Krishna Bhagavan Chandini Chowdary(Special appearance)Ī source close to director Srikanth Addala told IANS in mid October 2014 that Addala would collaborate with Mahesh Babu for a film.
Sreekar Prasad handle the films cinematography and editing respectively.
Meyer composes the films music and Manisharma scores background music while R. Produced by Prasad V Potluri under the banner PVP cinema, it features Mahesh Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Pranitha Subhash in the lead roles. Mahesh BabuMahesh BabuMahesh BabuMahesh BabuMahesh BabuBrahmotsavam(English: Grand Celebration) is an upcoming Indian drama film written and directed by Srikanth Addala which is simultaneously being shot in Telugu and Tamil languages.