Shooting for actor Mahesh Babu’s upcoming Telugu action-drama Sarkaru Vaari Paata began on Monday in Dubai.
The film, which is being directed by Parasuram, marks the maiden collaboration between Mahesh and Keerthy Suresh.
A tweet from the film’s makers’ handle Mythri Movie Makers read: “The auction and the action begins. Sarkaru Vaari Paata Shuru (sic).”
The Auction and the Action begins 🎬 #SarkaruVaariPaataShuru 💥
— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 25, 2021
Super 🌟 @urstrulyMahesh @KeerthyOfficial @ParasuramPetla @MusicThaman @GMBents @14ReelsPlus#SarkaruVaariPaata 🔔 pic.twitter.com/qBgbcejAGS
A large portion of the project was meant to be shot in the United States. However, due to the pandemic, the makers opted to film in Dubai.
According to rumours, Anil Kapoor has been approached to play the antagonist. The makers, as per reports, had initially held talks with Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep for the same role. However, he couldn’t set dates due to his current acting assignments.
Going by his recent public appearances, Mahesh Babu is seen sporting slightly longer hair and it’s said to be for his role in Sarkaru Vaari Paata.
Mahesh’s last on-screen appearance was in Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), which was a box office blockbuster.
The film, directed by Anil Ravipudi, raked in over Rs200 crore at the box office. In the film, Mahesh Babu played a soldier who comes to a small town and saves a family from the clutches of a rowdy politician.