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Director Maruthi is slowly bouncing back from the disappointment of The Raja Saab, a film that underperformed at the box office for multiple reasons. While Maruthi bore much of the responsibility in public perception, sources say that timing played a major role in the film’s failure.

Now, the director has quietly moved on, spending time in Kerala to develop a fresh idea into a complete script. With the story ready, the next big question is: who will play the hero?

Currently, Maruthi is said to be considering Ram Pothineni and Varun Tej for the lead role. The film is expected to be produced by Mythri Movie Makers, a collaboration that has been discussed in the past but never materialized—until now, when the timing seems right.

Ram Pothineni currently does not have any film on the floors, with a couple of scripts under discussion but none confirmed. This project could become a strong option if those scripts do not move forward. Varun Tej, meanwhile, is busy with a film under UV Creations. Once he reviews Maruthi’s script, there will be clarity on whether he or Ram takes up the project. While the final decision may take some time, sources confirm that things are steadily progressing.