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Director Gunasekhar’s latest film Euphoria failed to make an impact at the box office, despite earning fairly positive reviews. The film featured Gautam Menon in a crucial role as a police officer, a character that played a key part in driving the narrative.

In an exclusive interaction with Gulte, Gunasekhar revealed an interesting casting detail, stating that Megastar Chiranjeevi was his first choice for the role eventually played by Gautam Menon. According to the director, Chiranjeevi showed keen interest in the character and appreciated its depth and importance to the story. However, after nearly a month of consideration, the Megastar chose to step away, explaining that he was not inclined to take up special or supporting roles at this phase of his illustrious career.

Gunasekhar’s revelation has sparked fresh discussion about how Chiranjeevi’s presence could have altered the film’s fate. With his immense star power and commanding screen presence, the film might have attracted a wider audience and gained stronger momentum at the box office.

Euphoria starred Bhumika Chawla as the female lead and carried a strong social message, addressing sensitive issues such as parenting challenges, drug abuse among youth, and flaws in the education system. While the film’s intent was widely appreciated, its commercial performance remained underwhelming, leaving many to wonder how different the outcome might have been with the Megastar on board.