Vishnu Manchu to make 'Ramayana' with Alia Bhatt playing role of Sita, role of Lord Rama and Ravana will be played by...
Vishnu Manchu told in an interview on Nayandeep Rakshit's YouTube channel that he has a completely ready script, which shows the journey of Ravana from his birth to his death. When the actor was asked who he would give which role to, he replied, 'The name of actor Surya comes first in my mind for the role of Lord Ram.' At the same time, he sees Alia Bhatt in the role of Mata Sita. Which actor was supposed to play Raavan in Vishnu Manchu's film?
Vishnu Manchu said that this idea came to his mind in 2009 itself, and he also talked to Surya about this, but due to the budget not being according to my needs, it could not be made. The director of the film was going to be Raghavendra Rao, who is a famous film producer. My father (Mohan Babu) was going to play the role of Ravana. I have its script and dialogues ready. But I don't know whether I will ever be able to make it or not.' More about Vishnu Manchu's Ramayana
'Kannappa' actor Vishnu Manchu said that he wanted to play the role of Hanumanji in the film. But director Raghavendra did not want him to play this role because he had seen Vishnu in the role of Lord Indrajit. But the actor wants Surya's brother Karthi to play the role of Indrajit. He further told in the interview that Junior NTR's brother Kalyan Ram should be cast in the role of Laxman and veteran actor Sathyaraj should be cast in the role of Jatayu.
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