📌 Key Points
- Malliswari Director Spotted Katrina on TV Ad!
- Katrina Kaif Initially Refused Malliswari Role!
- No Telugu! Malliswari Shot Katrina’s Silent Scenes First
- Director: Katrina Was Tough, Then Became Effortless!
The magic of ‘Malliswari’, which paired Victory Venkatesh with a then-newcomer Katrina Kaif, remains unforgettable. Director Vijay Bhaskar is now revealing the untold story behind that casting coup. Prepare for sensational details on how Katrina landed the role, overcame language barriers, and co-created a box office sensation, straight from the director himself.
Director Reveals Katrina’s Casting Story
Shocking: Did Katrina Kaif work so hard for Venkatesh? Vijay Bhaskar’s sensational revelations! Here’s some amazing news for you about the film ‘Malliswari’, which brought together the combination of Victory Venkatesh and Katrina Kaif. Director Vijay Bhaskar himself revealed several interesting facts about the film. These include the true story behind Katrina Kaif’s selection as the heroine, how the Venkatesh-Katrina Kaif pairing created a box office sensation, the initial challenges of shooting scenes without dialogues due to Katrina’s lack of Telugu knowledge, and how he directed the film under Suresh Babu’s production, sparing no expense. Let’s delve into these special details!
We all know that Victory Venkatesh starred as the hero in the film ‘Malliswari’ many years ago. This film, which featured Katrina Kaif as the heroine, was directed by Vijay Bhaskar. Released in 2004, the movie achieved great success at the time. Recently, the director, Vijay Bhaskar, participated in an interview where he explained the reasons for selecting Katrina Kaif for ‘Malliswari’ and the circumstances that followed.
Malliswari: From Challenges to Box Office Triumph
Vijay Bhaskar recalled, “Venkatesh and I worked together on the film ‘Nuvvu Naaku Nachav’. Do you know the real story behind ‘Malliswari’? ‘Nuvvu Naaku Nachav’ achieved great success, and after that, we both wanted to make ‘Malliswari’. As it was our next film after ‘Nuvvu Naaku Nachav’, expectations soared. Producer Mr. Suresh Babu also gave me full freedom, telling me not to compromise on expenses at all. The heroine’s role in ‘Malliswari’ is very important. So, I considered many options for who would be suitable as the heroine, but no one really appealed to me much. At that time, I unexpectedly saw an ad on TV. Katrina Kaif appeared in it. I liked her very much. After a lot of effort, I managed to get her contact. I went to her and told her about the film offer. She wasn’t particularly thrilled about it. But I somehow convinced her and narrated the story. After hearing the story, she said okay. After that, she also faced some difficulties with the shooting. She didn’t know Telugu. So, for the first few days, we filmed scenes that didn’t require dialogues. After that, Katrina became very active. She supported the film very well. I felt very happy working with her. Initially, I thought working with her would be difficult, but later it turned out to be very easy.”
The things Vijay Bhaskar said about ‘Malliswari’ are now going viral. Stay tuned for more Tollywood updates like these.
Looking Ahead
Vijay Bhaskar’s viral ‘Malliswari’ revelations confirm how destiny and keen foresight shaped an iconic Tollywood casting. Such candid insights don’t just entertain; they deepen our appreciation for our industry’s rich, often unpredictable history. Here’s to more such unforgettable revelations from the heart of our cinema!
