Sekhar Kammula Plans ‘Leader 2’ & Wants Only That Hero!

Sekhar Kammula stands out as a prominent director in Tollywood, the Telugu film industry. He emerged at a time when commercial potboilers dominated the scene. Kammula, however, dared to be different, offering audiences a breath of fresh air with his brand of sensible cinema.

His signature style lies in crafting breezy romantic entertainers that resonate with viewers. He weaves relatable characters into simple yet poignant narratives, drawing the audience into the emotional tapestry of his films. Movies like “Happy Days,” “Godavari,” “Anand,” “Fidaa,” and the recent “Love Story” all exemplify this signature touch.

Currently, Kammula is engrossed in his bilingual project titled “Kubera.” This high-budget production features Dhanush in the lead role, with Nagarjuna playing a pivotal character. Produced by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP under the banner of Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao, the film boasts music by the renowned Devi Sri Prasad. The title glimpse itself has generated immense buzz among fans.

Kammula recently interacted with the media on the occasion of the re-release of “Happy Days.” During this interaction, he unveiled his plans for a much-awaited sequel: “Leader 2.” Highlighting the enduring appeal of “Happy Days,” he elaborated on the unsuccessful attempts to develop a sequel for that film. However, he reassured fans with the exciting news that a “Leader” sequel is indeed in the pipeline. He emphasized that the sequel will only be made with Rana Daggubati, the lead actor from the original film. While acknowledging the time commitment involved, Kammula hinted at the film’s relevance, stating that the issue of black money, central to the original “Leader,” has only grown more critical today.

With his upcoming projects and the promise of a “Leader” sequel, Sekhar Kammula continues to be a force in Tollywood, captivating audiences with his unique brand of storytelling that blends romance, relatability, and social relevance.

Balayya’s Next To Depend On Election Results!

Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu is a combination made in heaven. Only the ‘Bhadra’ director knows how to bring out the best in a mass star hero like Balayya. The biggest hits in the last 15 years of Balakrishna’s career came under Boyapati’s direction. ‘Simha’ which came out in 2010 was a sensation and the combo followed it up with ‘Legend’ in 2014 which was a super hit too.

In 2021, they delivered ‘Akhanda’ which is the biggest hit in the senior hero’s career till date. The movie created havoc at the Telugu box office and Balayya’s powerful portrayal of Aghora’s character paired with Boyapati’s taking made it a phenomenal success. There is a lot of talk about their union for the 4th time. Some say that it is going to ‘Akhanda 2’ but sources suggest that it is going to be a political potboiler.

Apparently, Balayya liked the script but he is going to take the decision only after the AP elections are over and the result comes out. Apparently, he wants to see the outcome of the elections and decide whether to go for this political film or not.

Currently, he is working on #NBK109. Bobby is the director of this film. Suryadevara Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainments is producing the film along with Sai Soujanya of Fortune Four Cinemas. Thaman is the music composer. Vijay Karthik is handling cinematography and he worked on ‘Jailer’ before. Niranjan is editing the film while Avinash Kolla is handling Production Design. Srikara Studios is presenting the film.