Mahesh, Naga Chaitanya Failed: Big Risk for Vijay Deverakonda

Vijay Deverakonda is lining up multiple ambitious projects, and one of the most interesting among them is his upcoming collaboration with Shouryuv, who earlier directed Hi Nanna. The film is already generating strong curiosity, especially because the makers are reportedly working with a Hollywood technical team, adding scale and international appeal to the project.

Now, fresh buzz suggests that Kriti Sanon has been finalized as the female lead opposite Vijay Deverakonda. While there is no official confirmation yet, speculation indicates that discussions have been completed and she is likely to be on board.

Kriti Sanon’s casting has sparked mixed reactions. She has been mostly unsuccessful in Telugu. She did the most hyped project of that time, 1: Nenokkadine, directed by Sukumar and starring Mahesh Babu, which was a massive disaster. The film gained a cult following over the years, but when it was released, it was rejected by the audience. Kriti Sanon also did not get much acclaim for her performance. Then she did Dohchay with Naga Chaitanya, directed by Sudheer Varma, which was again a big flop. So, Vijay Deverakonda choosing an actress who had major flops in Telugu for his ambitious film is seen as a big risk.

However, Kriti has earned huge craze among the youth with her glamour and acting talent through her work in Bollywood films over the years. She is no longer the newcomer who struggled in her early Telugu outings. From a market perspective, her casting opposite Vijay Deverakonda could be seen as a positive development, bringing wider reach and fresh pairing appeal.

For Vijay Deverakonda, this project is crucial. After a series of unsuccessful films, he is focusing on large-scale films like Ranabaali and Rowdy Janardhan. This collaboration with Shouryuv adds another important layer to his lineup. Choosing Kriti Sanon can be seen as both a calculated risk and a strategic move to expand the film’s appeal beyond regional boundaries.

With a blend of fresh casting, international collaboration, and a director who has already shown emotional storytelling strength, the project is shaping up as an exciting one in Vijay Deverakonda’s career. Whether Vijay-Kriti Sanon combination clicks will depend on execution, but for now, the pairing itself has added a new layer of intrigue and expectation around the film.

The film will feature music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and is being produced by Vyra Entertainments.