Prakash Raj, one of the biggest names in the thespian world of India, has been offered a role in the upcoming film Okka Manasu. Raj, who has been a virtuoso figure both in the theatre and cinema, has agreed upon a deal that stars figures like Niharika Konidela in the female lead and Naga Shaurya in the male lead. Such a move is evident since Raj has vast experience of doing small yet crucial roles and has been in the industry for some time now. While it took time to persuade the actor since he has been busy in various projects and had problems regarding the date, finally both parties have come to terms and the deal is done as per the sources say.
A debut for Niharika
Niharika has created quite a buzz with her looks and performance in the recent times. In fact, she has been hailed as the next big thing in recent times. But, her debut in tinsel town is all the more special since it has a huge amount of money involved. She is playing on her success and star value to such extent that she has charged a whopping 40 lakh for the film. While this is a heavy amount, the director understands the importance of her presence. An amount that is only matched by the big names in Bollywood, this is surely one of the biggest projects in her life in terms of monetary value.
The role of Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj, as expected, is going to play an important side-role that requires good amount of acting skills. His role is going to be Naga Shaurya’s father. The script has a strong and interesting bond between Raj and Shaurya, meaning Raj will be able to showcase his unparallel acting skills. The rumours say that the challenging role attracted Raj and he took up the role after understanding its importance in the script. The film is expected to be an entertainer through and through. it will belong the genre of romantic comedies and will surely thrive brilliantly in the box office as per expectation.
Information regarding the film
While there is much to be excited about, the film has big names behind the scenes too. Ramaraju, the director who excelled at Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu, is up for directing this too. Rumours say that such was the power of the script and Niharika cried after listening to it. All the characters have great depth and are very humane to say the least. In fact, Niharika’s character is a really special one. Also, there are big names producing the film too. Madhura Sreedhar and TV9 are producing this film and expect a huge return since it has created a buzz already with its glittering cast and crew. All in all, the addition of Prakash Raj to the list will encourage the viewers more since it is bound to be a film full of good and versatile performances. All that is needed now is to finish the film and launch it in the market.