Vijay Deverakonda: A Film with Prashanth Neel?

Recently, young star Vijay Deverakonda has been facing challenges in achieving notable success. His most recent movie, ‘Family Star,’ did not perform well at the box office, heightening his anticipation for a significant breakthrough in his career. Currently, he is fully focused on an upcoming romantic entertainer directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. Amidst these developments, his meeting with Prashanth Neel, the acclaimed director behind blockbusters like ‘Salaar‘ and ‘KGF‘, has stirred significant buzz in the industry. This has sparked widespread speculation about a potential collaboration between them on a new film.

Why They Met!

Director Prashanth Neel recently visited Vijay Deverakonda at his home in Filmnagar, Hyderabad, sparking rumors of a potential movie collaboration. This visit comes at a time when Vijay has been experiencing a string of unsuccessful films, and rumors are circulating that he might work with a high-profile director like Prashanth Neel. There is strong speculation in Tollywood that Vijay could appear in a guest role in ‘Salaar 2’. It’s believed that Prashanth Neel’s visit was to discuss this critical role, which would be pivotal in the climax of ‘Salaar 2’. However, official confirmation from the film’s team is still pending.

Vijay’s Career in Trouble!

Vijay Deverakonda’s recent films—’Liger‘, ‘Kushi‘, and ‘Family Star’—have not succeeded at the box office. Notably, ‘Liger‘, which was released two years ago, resulted in substantial financial losses, and the more recent ‘Family Star’ also failed to achieve its revenue goals, leading to considerable losses for producer Dil Raju. Even Parasuram, who previously delivered a hit with Vijay through ‘Geetha Govindam’, was unable to reverse this trend. Industry insiders now believe that Vijay urgently needs a blockbuster to sustain his career, warning that another failure could significantly impact his standing in the industry.

Will Vijay Break the Jinx?

Vijay’s upcoming film ‘VD12’ will be directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and produced by Sitara Entertainments, aiming for a Pan-India release. Rumors suggest that Mamitha Baiju, celebrated for her performance in the hit ‘Premalu’, will star alongside Vijay. Her recent success in ‘Premalu‘, both domestically and internationally, has heightened her profile significantly. The movie, featuring a new love story and marking the first on-screen collaboration between Vijay and Mamita, has generated positive expectations from the production team. The industry is now watching to see if Mamita, the rising star from Kerala, can turn around Vijay’s recent series of unsuccessful films.