Focus on Tollywood stars for Shankar's dream project 'Velpari'

Director Shankar is gearing up to revive his long-dreamt magnum opus, ‘Velpari’. Designed as a massive visual spectacle with cutting-edge technology and a huge budget, the film requires a strong pan-India presence. With limited casting options in Kollywood for this scale, Shankar is reportedly shifting his focus toward Tollywood.

Industry buzz suggests that he is considering pan-India stars like Prabhas and Mahesh Babu for the lead role, believing that only actors of their stature can justify a project of this magnitude. However, both stars are currently occupied with multiple commitments. Whether Shankar will wait for them or choose another star remains uncertain, keeping the industry curious about the final casting.