'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' Director Anil Ravipudi Reveals That Kalyan Ram Was Not The First Choice For ‘Pataas’

Recently, in an interview, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, director Anil Ravipudi reflected on his struggling days. He reveals that many stars initially rejected his debut film, Pataas but none of them have agreed to do the film. Kalyan Ram too felt that the story suits a big star like NTR or Pawan Kalyan and not him. At a time when Kalyan Ram was still unsure about taking up Pataas his film flopped. The result of the film ushed the actor to take up Anil Ravipudi’s film.

Director Anil Ravipudi has delivered the biggest hit of his career recently with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, starring Venkatesh. The film is set to touch the coveted Rs 300 crore mark, making Anil one of the most sought-after directors in the industry. Anil Reflects On Struggling Days Recently, in an interview with Baradwaj Rangan, Anil Ravipudi reflected on his struggling days.

He reveals that many stars initially rejected his debut film, Pataas. The director shared that when he approached Kalyan Ram after facing multiple rejections, even the actor was hesitant initially. Kalyan Ram felt that the story suits a big star like NTR or Pawan Kalyan.

Anil further added that he had approached several actors, but none of them have agreed to do the film, leaving Kalyan Ram as his last hope. At a time when Kalyan Ram was still unsure about taking up Pataas his other film flopped. The result of Kalyan Ram’s other film ushed him to take up Anil Ravipudi’s film.

And as they say, the rest is history. Pataas became a blockbuster and catapulted the director into the reckoning. The star director concluded by expressing gratitude, saying that Kalyan Ram was his lifesaver because he believed in him when no one else did.

To Work With Chiranjeevi, Next? Anil Ravipudi is set to achieve yet another career milestone. Reports have it saying that he will direct Megastar Chiranjeevi next. Although Chiru hasn’t given any confirmation to the film, buzz is that the actor is reportedly positive on the developments.

The comedy caper is likely to be officially announced soon, if all goes well. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Telugu, Entertainment News and around the world..