How many of you know that Malayalam star hero Prithviraj Sukumaran was supposed to be part of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s dream project, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy? During the Telugu promotions of The Goat Life, the versatile actor revealed some interesting facts.
Prithviraj Sukumaran said, “In 2017 or 2018, Chiranjeevi sir got in touch with me through Mani Rathnam sir’s wife, Suhasini Mam, to play a role in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. I was very flattered since Chiru sir considered me for a big role in his film, and it was like receiving a big certificate. I said I would have loved to do it, but as I started preparing for The Goat Life, I couldn’t act in Sye Raa. I told Chiru the same thing, and he said it was fine.”
Prithviraj Sukumaran continued, “Then I became a director and directed one hit film. Chiranjeevi sir bought the Telugu rights of it (Lucifer). For the Kerala event of Sye Raa, I was the chief guest. Chiru sir’s team asked me if I could direct Lucifer in Telugu. I told Chiru sir that I would have loved to do it, but as I am working on The Goat Life, I won’t be able to direct the Telugu version. I don’t remember that I said the same reason four years back, but Chiranjeevi sir didn’t forget it (laughs). Chiranjeevi sir is such a sweet person. He messages me once in a while and so does Ram Charan. I am hopeful that one day I will work with him.”
