Allu Arjun, who was initially committed to Venu Sriram’s movie “ICON,” eventually decided to back out from the project, leaving the director waiting for an extended period. While the exact reasons for Allu Arjun’s withdrawal have not been disclosed, it caused a considerable delay in the progress of the film.
Allu Arjun’s collaboration with Sukumar for “Pushpa”, resulting in the postponement of “ICON.” The unexpected change in plans left Venu Sriram waiting patiently for Allu Arjun’s participation in the film.
Recent reports indicate that it is now the young hero Nithiin who has been approached to star in “ICON.” Venu Sriram reportedly made certain script modifications and narrated the story to Nithiin, who expressed keen interest and gave his approval to join the project. An official announcement regarding this collaboration is anticipated in the near future.
Meanwhile, Nithiin is currently juggling two other projects simultaneously. He is working on a film directed by Venky Kudumula, where he shares the screen with Rashmika Mandanna. Additionally, he has also signed on for a film directed by Vakkantam Vamsi.