As the fantasy classic Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (JVAS) returns to theaters for its 35th anniversary, there’s a buzz about a potential sequel. Adding fuel the speculation, actor Ram Charan recently opened up on the film’s legacy and pointed out the mysteries from the original that still remain unsolved.
Speaking in an interview with Mana Stars, Ram Charan playfully challenged the acclaimed filmmaker Nag Ashwin regarding lingering questions from the ending “We, the audience, still want to know what happened to the ring and that fish at the end of the movie. Only one person can answer – Nag Ashwin. We are not just asking; we are demanding an answer from you!”
This remark has sparked excitement online, with many wondering if acclaimed director Nag Ashwin known for Mahanati and the upcoming Kalki 2898 AD might take on the challenge of a sequel.
Ram Charan further praised JVAS as one of the most “commendable” films in Telugu cinema history. He said, “Such a legendary collaboration is rare. Maybe I became a Hanuman devotee after listening to the Jai Chiranjeeva Jagadeka Veera song in my childhood. It’s the most memorable film. It’s a magical, adventurous, romantic movie.”
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Earlier, megastar Chiranjeevi, who played the lead alongside the legendary Sridevi in the original had been hesitant about the idea of a sequel. But in an interview with Deccan Chronicle, he expressed “Initially, I wasn’t in favour of a sequel. But today, I’d love to see Nag Ashwin direct it with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. The story would be closely tied to the original, it could be a dream project for both actors.”
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari is a 1990 Indian Telugu language fantasy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by C. Aswani Dutt on Vyjayanthi Movies banner.. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Sridevi also featuring Amrish Puri, Kannada Prabhakar, Allu Ramalingaiah and Rami Reddy in supporting roles. The plot revolves around a man who finds a ring that gives the bearer great power, but the goddess who lost the ring seeks it back to return to her world.
It was theatrically released on 9 May 1990. The film upon release was a massive success grossing ₹15 crore at the box office and becoming the highest grossing Telugu film in history at the time.
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