Acharya (film)

Acharya is a upcoming Indian Telugu-language social drama film directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Ram Charan under the Konidela Production Company banner.[1] The film stars Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles while Ram Charan is set to play in a supporting role.[2]

Not to be confused with the 2006 Tamil film, Aacharya.
Acharya
Filming begins poster
Directed byKoratala Siva
Produced byRam Charan
Written byKoratala Siva
StarringChiranjeevi
Kajal Aggarwal
Ram Charan
Music byMani Sharma
CinematographyTirru
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Production
company
Konidela Production Company
Matinee Entertainments
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

Production

Development

The film was launched on 8 October 2019 on the occasion of Vijayadashami tentatively titled as #Chiru152.[3] The film marks the maiden collaboration of Chiranjeevi with the director Koratala Siva.[4] Actress Trisha was cast as the lead female role but due to creative differences she walked out of the film.[5] Makers approached Kajal Aggarwal instead and Aggarwal confirmed that she was doing the film.[6] The title was accidentally revealed as Acharya by Chiranjeevi during audio launch of the film O Piita Katha on 1 March 2020.[7][8] There were reports that Mahesh Babu was approached for an extended cameo.[9] However, Chiranjeevi confirmed that his son Ram Charan would be doing the role.[10][11]

Filming

Principal photography began in January 2020.[12][13] Important portions were shot with Chiranjeevi and others at Ramoji Film City.[9] The filming was going at a brisk pace until it was suspended in March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.[14]

References
  1. "Chiranjeevi's next titled Acharya, actor accidentally reveals film's title". Hindustan Times. 2020-03-02. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  2. World, Republic. "Chiranjeevi starrer 'Acharya' film's budget reduced due to the Coronavirus crisis?". Republic World. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  3. "Chiru 152: After Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Chiranjeevi joins cast of Koratala Siva's next film- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  4. "Chiranjeevi launches new film with Koratala Siva in presence of son Ram Charan, mother Anjana Devi. See pics". Hindustan Times. 2019-10-08. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  5. "Trisha opts out of Chiranjeevi's Telugu film 'Acharya'". Deccan Chronicle. 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  6. "Confirmed: Kajal Aggarwal to romance Chiranjeevi in Acharya - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  7. "#Chiru152 titled as "Acharya": Megastar Chiranjeevi reveals the title accidentally - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  8. World, Republic. "Chiranjeevi accidentally reveals his upcoming film's title and fans go berserk". Republic World. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  9. "Mahesh Babu to play a student leader in Chiru 152?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  10. "Chiranjeevi votes for Ram Charan over Mahesh Babu over cameo in Acharya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  11. Hooli, Shekhar H. (2020-04-10). "Chiranjeevi spills the beans on Acharya storyline and Ram Charan's role in it". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  12. India, The Hans (2020-01-03). "'Chiru 152' kicks-off". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  13. "Chiranjeevi begins shoot for Koratala Siva's #Chiru152 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  14. "Chiranjeevi suspends 'Acharya' shoot due to coronavirus threat". Deccan Herald. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
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