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NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Re-Release: Why Chiranjeevi Wants Ram Charan And Janhvi Kapoor In The Sequel
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari celebrated its 35th anniversary today. The film, featuring Chiranjeevi and Sridevi, originally released in 1990. Chiranjeevi expressed interest in a sequel with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. New Delhi: Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari with Chiranjeevi and Sridevi in the lead, was released in theatres on May 9, 1990. Also known as JVAS, the Telugu fantasy film was helmed by K Raghavendra Rao, and was a blockbuster. To celebrate the film's 35th anniversary, the film has been re-released in theatres today, May 9, 2025. Speaking to Vyjayanthi Network, Chiranjeevi expressed his desire for a potential sequel to his film. He also mentioned that he would love to see Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead. The producer of the film, Aswani Dutt, and its director, K Raghavandra Rao, were also present during the interview. Chiranjeevi also expressed how much he misses Sridevi. Chiranjeevi said, "I miss Sridevi very much on this occasion. She was the heart of JVAS (Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari). Her character felt like a dream. It was the first time we worked together, and our chemistry was truly special." He added, "Initially, I wasn't in favour of a sequel. But today, I'd love to see Nag Ashwin direct it with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor (as the leads). The story would be closely tied to the original - it could be a dream project for both actors." The music of the film was given by the legendary Ilayaraaja, while veteran Amrish Puri was seen in the role of the antagonist. Back in the day, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari upon its release had become the highest-grossing Telugu film and had achieved a historic milestone. As for Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, the duo are all set to star together for the first time in Peddi, which was previously titled RC16. The film will be released in theatres on March 27, 2026.
India Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Chiranjeevi wants Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor for Jagadeka Veerudu sequel
To mark its 35th anniversary, the hit blockbuster Telugu film 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari', starring Chiranjeevi and Sridevi, was re-released in theatres on May 9. Ahead of that, actor Chiranjeevi spoke about the film and also expressed his desire to see his son Ram Charan and actor Janhvi Kapoor in a potential this week, Chiranjeevi sat down for an interview with Vyjayanthi Network, along with the producer of the film, Aswani Dutt, and its director, K Raghavandra Rao, where he discussed the film, late actor Sridevi, a possible sequel, among about his co-star Sridevi, the 69-year-old shared, "I miss Sridevi very much on this occasion. She was the heart of JVAS ('Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'). Her character felt like a dream. It was the first time we worked together, and our chemistry was truly special." When asked about the sequel to his film, Chiranjeevi shared his doubts. However, he claimed that if the director wants to work on it, he wants Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor to star in said, 'Initially, I wasn't in favour of a sequel. But today, I'd love to see Nag Ashwin direct it with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor (as the leads). The story would be closely tied to the original - it could be a dream project for both actors."The film also featured the late Amrish Puri in a villainous role, and was celebrated for its soundtrack composed by the legendary the makers are gearing up to screen a newly remastered 3D version of 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari' from May 9.
