On Friday, the long-awaited prequel to the hit 2022 film Bimbisara was announced. While enthusiasts were excited to see Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, who is celebrating her birthday today, in the film’s lead role, they were about the director’s replacement. Also: Jr NTR sits on the ground and will pay tribute to his grandfather Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao on his 101st birthday)
While the Bimbisara team had made it clear from the beginning that there would be another film, it was an unexpected revelation that it would be a prequel. The poster in the ad showed an elephant with a red flag leading an army to war.
The film’s producers, NTR Arts, announced on X (formerly Twitter): “Put yourself in a position to witness the VIRTUE of a LEGEND who ruled Trigarthala long before BIMBISARA. #NKR22 – A PRECELLA OF THE box office success #Bimbisara. Happy Birthday, @NANDAMURIKALYAN Exciting updates coming soon!@AnilPaduri @NTRArtsOfficial.
Bimbisara directed by Mallidi Vassishta, who currently conducts Vishwambhara, with Chiranjeevi. The prequel will be directed by Anil Paduri, known for Akash Puri 2021, Ketika Sharma, starring Romantic.
Since no one expected a replacement for the director, one fan commented, “Maku @DirVassishta ee director aa kavali (We need director Vassishta). “Aher wrote, “Dear Kalyan Ram Anna, we are waiting for BIMBISARA EN to be directed by Vasistha garu and Anthor. (sic) Some others left comments, wondering why they had replaced the director. One fan wrote, “Vere director nduk bro. (Why a new director?)”
Bimbisara tells the story of an evil emperor trapped in a mirror and transported to the world of fashion. He looks for the mirror as he adapts to the new norms to return to his world. Kalyan’s portrayal of the title character was highly appreciated and the prequel deepens the story. It is worth noting what the creators have planned for the prequel. Like the original, NTR Arts will produce the film.
Kalyan will star in Pradeep Chilukuri’s upcoming film starring Saiee Manjrekar and Vijayashandhi.