Updated July 23rd, 2020 at 18:25 IST

Allu Aravind to remake Anushka Shetty's 'Arundhati' with Deepika Padukone in the lead?

According to reports, producer Allu Aravind is planning to a Bollywood remake of Anushka Shetty's 2009 Telugu fantasy film 'Arundhati'

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Allu Aravind is a well-known producer in the South Indian film industry who has created several hit films. He is currently working on the Bollywood remake of Jersey, which is a beloved Telegu movie that was praised by critics and fans alike. Now, according to recent reports, Allu Aravind might also be producing a remake of another hit South Indian film, titled Arundathi. This remake will reportedly be made in Bollywood with Deepika Padukone in the lead role. 

Allu Aravind to create a Bollywood remake of Anushka Shetty's Hit Film Arundathi

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According to various media reports, producer Allu Aravind is all set to make a Bollywood remake of Arundathi. Allu Aravind is known for making remakes of films in different languages and he is currently working on the Hindi remake of the Telegu film Jersey. According to reports, Allu Aravind is currently in talks with Shyam Prasad Reddy to buy the remake rights for Arundathi. Once the rights have been purchased, Allu Aravind will reportedly start pre-production as soon as possible. 

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Moreover, many portals are also claiming that Allu Aravind has cast Deepika Padukone for the lead role of the film. Telugu films have become a major selling point, especially after the massive success of the Baahubali series. Many Telugu films have already been remade in Hindi. In fact, the critically acclaimed film Kabir Singh was also a remake of a 2017 Telugu movie titled Arjun Reddy

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Arundathi was a 2009 fantasy drama film that starred Anushka Shetty in the lead role. The movie was directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and was produced by Shyam Prasad Reddy. Arundathi was a massive success upon its release and it is still considered to be one of Anushka Shetty's best performances. 

Alongside Anushka Shetty, the film also starred Arjan Bajwa, Sayaji Shinde, Manorama, and Kaikala Satyanarayana in prominent supporting roles. Sonu Sood played the role of the antagonist of the film. Anushka Shetty played two roles in the film. Her first role was the titular character, Arundathi, while her second role was of Arundhathi's forebearer, Jejamma. 

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[Promo from Anushka Shetty Instagram]

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Published July 23rd, 2020 at 18:25 IST