The makers of Savitri biopic are pulling a casting coup of sorts. After bringing on board an eclectic mix of actors like Keerthi Suresh, Samantha and Dulquer Salmaan for important roles, the latest one to be signed up for the project is Pelli Choopulu actor Vijay Devarakonda.
Reportedly, Vijay Devarakonda will be seen in a brief yet crucial role in this film. While Keerthi Suresh will be seen portraying the role of Savitri, Samantha is going to be essaying a journalist’s role. Dulquer Salmaan will play Savitri’s husband in the film.
Titled as Mahanati, the biopic will be helmed by talented director Nag Ashwin. The regular shooting will commence in the next month.