Surprising: Mahesh's BAN for Sankranthi?

Here is an unbelievable gossip which is floating around in tinsel town. Going by the details, Prince Mahesh Babu's Bharat Ane Nenu was initially planned for Sankranthi release but was later pushed to April 27 as a summer gift for fans and movie lovers. 

Inside reports say, the makers are seriously pondering to release the movie for Sankranthi itself. If at this gossip is proved right, Mahesh Babu will lock horns with Power Star Pawan Kalyan's Agnathavasi which is said to be the most awaited film of Tollywood right now. 

Interestingly, Agnathavasi's pre release business has already completed in some areas while BAN's pre release business is yet to be opened. It remains to be seen whether the makers of BAN sincerely aiming at the Sankranthi release of their film or do they have any hidden strategy for the sudden decision.

Kiara Advani romances Mahesh in BAN which is being made as a political and action entertainer. Devi Sri Prasad composes tunes. The movie is being directed by Koratala Siva on DVV Entertainments.