Filmmaker Mohan Raja on Friday took to Twitter to announce that his next project with actor Chiranjeevi has gone on the floors.
Dubbed Chiru 153, the film is a remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer. The project, which also stars Nayanthara, marks Mohan Raja’s return to Telugu cinema after two decades. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu comedy Hanuman Junction (2001).
“With the blessings of parents and well-wishers starting next journey, this time a Mega one. Getting set with an amazing team (sic).” tweeted Mohan Raja on 'Friday.
With the blessings of parents and well wishers starting next journey, this time a Mega one 😇
— Mohan Raja (@jayam_mohanraja) August 13, 2021
Getting set with an amazing team
Dop #Niravshah
Art dir @sureshsrajan
Stunt @silvastunt #Chiru153 #megastar153#shootstarts pic.twitter.com/puSMuJP4Ju
Mohan Raja was recently signed to direct the Tamil remake of Hindi multiplex hit Andhadhun (2018). For reasons unknown, the makers announced that they’ve signed JJ Fredrick to direct the remake and never revealed why Raja opted out of the project.
The Telugu remake of Lucifer was originally supposed to be directed by Sujeeth. In fact, Chiranjeevi had confirmed signing Sujeeth on for the project. He said Sujeeth was working on the script and making necessary changes to suit Telugu sensibilities.
However, the filmmaker had to bow out of the project after he got married recently.
Lucifer, starring Mohanlal, marked the directorial debut of Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of Malayalam cinema.