Megastar Chiranjeevi appears to be treading cautiously in his career, possibly due to a lack of confidence in his ability to carry a movie on his own. Following the disappointing box office performances of Acharya and Godfather, he has been careful in choosing his projects. However, after the success of Waltair Veerayya, which he made in collaboration with Ravi Teja, Chiranjeevi seems to have found a formula that works.
His recent decision to team up with Siddhu Jonnalagadda from DJ Tillu fame for his next project is in line with this formula. Chiranjeevi usually only works with his son Ram Charan on cameo appearances, but the rare collaborations in Waltair Veerayya have been well-received by audiences. It appears that Chiranjeevi is relying on the star power of other actors to boost his movies.
Director Kalyan Krishna Kurasala recently pitched an interesting script to Chiranjeevi, which he enthusiastically approved. However, the script demands a young actor for a key role, and Chiranjeevi has proposed Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s name for the part. This move suggests that Chiranjeevi may not be confident enough in his own stardom to carry a movie without the support of other popular actors.
Chiranjeevi has also recently given his approval for another new project, to be helmed by Mallidi Vasishta of Bimbisara fame. While details about this upcoming film are yet to be revealed, it is clear that Chiranjeevi is taking a cautious approach to his career, relying on the star power of others to ensure the success of his movies.