Looks like Dil Raju is making a calculated comeback! Even after recent setbacks in Tollywood with Game Changer and Tammudu, he’s clearly not slowing down—he’s just shifting gears. His strategy seems twofold: consolidate success in Telugu cinema with projects like Yellamma (DSP onboard, Venu Yeldandi directing), and aggressively expand into Bollywood, where he’s had a patchy history with remakes like HIT and Jersey.
The big move is Sankranthiki Vastunnam being remade with Akshay Kumar in Venkatesh’s role, Vidya Balan as the wife, and Raashi Khanna in the ex-GF role. Bringing in Anees Bazmi—who’s known for comedy-action hits—indicates they’re aiming for a mainstream, mass-appeal Bollywood entertainer rather than a direct Tollywood transplant.
Meanwhile, Vamshi Paidipally trying to rope in Salman Khan for a separate project could mark Dil Raju’s first pure Hindi production, not a remake. If both projects succeed, it could finally cement his Bollywood presence.
Essentially, Dil Raju is playing it smart: mitigate past failures, leverage proven Tollywood hits, and bring Bollywood stars to anchor the projects. If both films click, he could become one of the rare Telugu producers with a strong footing in both industries.
If you want, I can break down how these casting choices and directors might affect the Bollywood reception compared to the original Telugu films—it’s actually fascinating. Do you want me to do that?
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