The makers of director Ajay Bhupathi's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Srinivasa Mangapuram', featuring Telugu star Mahesh Babu's nephew Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni in the lead, have now revealed that veteran actor Naresh plays a character called Swatantra Babu in the film.
Taking to its X timeline, Vyjayanthi Movies, the production house producing the film wrote, "A character that lives and celebrates life in its own way. Presenting the ever-versatile Navarasaraya @ItsActorNaresh garu as Swatantra Babu from #SrinivasaMangapuram.
It’s going to be another benchmark role in his diverse filmography." The first look poster of the actor in the film has the actor having an alcohol bottle in one hand and a tape recorder in the other. He appears to be in a happy mood and gives the impression that he is dancing.
It may be recalled that the unit of the film had wrapped up the important third schedule of the film in the first week of March this year. Sources had said that key scenes featuring Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, Rasha Thadani, and other principal cast members were filmed during this period.
With the completion of the third schedule, nearly 60% of the film’s shoot had got completed. The production is progressing at a brisk pace, with the makers maintaining strong creative focus and scale, the sources informed. The film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs for a number of reasons.
The film is being directed by Ajay Bhupathi, who earned critical acclaim for his raw and immersive storytelling in the superhit films 'RX 100' and 'Mangalavaram'. The fact that Ajay Bhupathi is helming this film has got a number of fans interested in it.
The film also marks the big-screen debut of Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, who carries forward the illustrious legacy of Superstars Krishna and Mahesh Babu. Starring opposite Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni is Rasha Thadani, the daughter of Bollywood star Raveena Tandon, who makes her Telugu cinema debut with this film.
Well known actor and producer Mohan Babu will be seen playing a character called Venkatappaya Naidu in the film. Presented by noted producer Ashwini Dutt and produced by P. Kiran under the banner of Chandamama Kathalu, the film is being mounted with strong creative vision and high production values.
The film boasts an impressive technical team. Two-time National Award winner G. V. Prakash Kumar is composing the music for the film. The film has cinematography by Jayakrishna Gummadi and editing by Madhav Kumar Gullapalli. Production design for the film is being overseen by Sahi Suresh while the action sequences in the film have been choreographed by Real Sathish.