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Director Tarun Bhaskar, who made a remarkable debut with Pelli Choopulu and later delivered the cult classic Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, has largely steered clear of working with big stars. While his discovery Vijay Deverakonda became a household name, Tarun himself shifted focus toward acting roles rather than directing star-studded films.

At one point, there was significant buzz about Tarun directing senior star Venkatesh in a high-octane film centered around horse racing and betting in Hyderabad. The project, tentatively titled Deccan Derby, saw Tarun working on the script for almost two years under the supervision of Venky’s brother, producer Suresh Babu.

Responding to the rumors surrounding Deccan Derby, Tarun Bhaskar clarified that the project is currently on hold. “After completing the script, I realized the second half needed substantial changes. The story is still relevant today, but the film demands a bigger budget and heavy VFX to bring it to life. I’ll proceed at the right time,” he said in an interview.

Meanwhile, Tarun is playing the lead role in the upcoming film Om Shanti Shanti, a remake of the Malayalam hit Jaya Jaya Jaya Jayahe. The movie is scheduled to release on January 30 and marks his continued focus on acting for the time being.