It has been announced that Naga Chaitanya and Karthik Dandu are joining forces for a pan-Indian film, billed as a mythical thriller. Latest reports have emerged suggesting that Laapataa Ladies fame Sparsh Shrivastava has been signed on to play the villain role in the anticipated film. Sparsh Shrivastava made headlines with the acclaim and popularity of the Kiran Rao directorial. The rural drama was even sent to the Oscars, although it didn’t make the race. 

Naga Chaitanya who is currently wrapping up Thandel, also starring Sai Pallavi, is set to join the film soon. Reports also suggest that Meenaakshi Chaudhary is going to play the lead in the mythical thriller. Industry insiders reveal that Vrukshakarma is the working title for the film. Official announcement is awaited on this.

Karthik Dandu made the successful and acclaimed horror thriller Virupaksha (2023) starring Sai Dharam Tej. Audiences are eagerly waiting for the directors next. In an exclusive interview with CE, Karthik gave a sneak peek about his upcoming film, “If I even give a little hint, it might turn out to be a spoiler. All I am going to say is that this film is based on a small myth from the puranas. Nobody has tapped into that myth so far, at least in films. I want to take that myth and explore what can happen if it takes place in the real world.”