Excerpt: Rumors have been swirling for some time now regarding Megastar Chiranjeevi’s forthcoming project, #Mega157, under the direction of Vassisht, acclaimed for ‘Bimbisara.’ Word on the street suggests that the film draws inspiration from the beloved classic ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari.’
It’s a well-known fact that ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari,’ starring the iconic duo of Chiranjeevi and Sridevi, created a sensation during the 90s. Directed by the legendary K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by the esteemed Vyjayanthi Movies, the film remains a timeless classic in Telugu cinema. ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’ is celebrated not only for its compelling storyline but also for the mesmerizing on-screen chemistry between Chiranjeevi and Sridevi, making it an enduring favorite among Indian film enthusiasts.
There have been rumors circulating for a while about Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film, #Mega157, directed by Vassisht, known for ‘Bimbisara.’ People are saying that the movie is taking inspiration from the classic ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari.’ In fact, the director himself confirmed this during an interview with a major English newspaper, revealing that Chiranjeevi will be portraying a role that suits his age in this fantasy adventure drama. And now, here comes the twist in the story.
For some undisclosed reasons, the producer of the movie ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’ has issued a public statement today, asserting their ownership of character rights, story rights, and all rights related to sequels of the film. They’ve issued a warning to filmmakers against any attempts to copy or continue the story in any manner.
At this point, there are speculations that Vyjayanthi, the original producer, might be referring to #Mega157. Their use of phrases like ‘notice given to the public and film industry,’ claiming ‘full copyrights across the universe,’ and ruling out the possibility of ‘sequels, remakes, prequels, and web series’ seems to be a powerful message directed at someone.
While the characters and screenplay may differ, it’s worth noting that many alien-themed movies tend to revolve around similar storylines. The outcome of this warning from the original ‘JVAK’ makers remains to be seen, and it will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds.
