Setback for Mani Ratnam’s film

Tollywood star Mahesh Babu was in talks with director Mani Ratnam to act under his direction but now we hear that the star has backed out. Enquiries in the tinsel town revealed that Mahesh Babu could not allot the dates for this film and Mani Ratnam is still busy with the groundwork. With no specific date set for this film’s commencement, Mahesh Babu is reported to have signed another film.

This is a big setback for the director who is now seriously on the hunt for an apt replacement. Nagarjuna will however be a part of this film, say sources.

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