Rana, Akshay Kumar to Headline Chandoo Mondeti’s Pan-India Epic?

Going by the ongoing buzz, director Chandoo Mondeti is gearing up for his most ambitious project yet after the success of Karthikeya 2 and Thandel. The filmmaker is reportedly planning a spectacular film set against a historical backdrop, blending scale and storytelling.

What makes the project particularly interesting is the collaboration that takes place behind the scenes. Karan Johar is said to be backing the film under his Dharma Productions, signaling a strong Bollywood-Tollywood crossover.

On the casting front, Rana Daggubati is expected to take on the lead role, while Akshay Kumar is reportedly being considered as an important character who will add more star power. Although it is said that a third hero is also discussed and negotiations are in the advanced stages, no official confirmation has been made yet.

It is believed that the film will be set in Ujjain, a city known for its deep historical and cultural roots. The narrative is expected to blend history with suspense, placing mythological overtones within a gripping thriller framework and creating a unique atmospheric experience.

The project, which has a generous scale, is expected to be designed as a pan-India broadcast aimed at connecting with audiences across regions. With the involvement of Dharma Productions, the film can act as a strong bridge between the storytelling style of Telugu cinema and the vast commercial reach of Bollywood.

This project, if completed, will place Chandoo Mondeti in the growing list of Telugu filmmakers collaborating with Bollywood stars alongside the likes of Vamshi Paidipally and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, marking another step in the growing synergy between the two industries.