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When Akhil Rejected a Blockbuster

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Akhil rejected Bollywood remake

Akhil Akkineni
Akhil Akkineni

King Nagarjuna's son Akhil after tasting his first success with Hello is now sharing many secrets. Speaking to scribes he has informed to have refused to act in the remake of Bollywood blockbuster Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. 

Everyone knows that Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani turned out to be a blockbuster collecting a whopping Rs 300 Crs and presented a memorable hit to Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone. Many tried to remake the romantic entertainer in Telugu too and King Nagarjuna showed keen interest to turn it into Akhil's relaunch project.

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Akhil also confessed that they planned to remake it but added that all that happened before discussions for Hello started. 'After Vikram Kumar narrated Hello story line, we never decided to look back or discuss about the remake,' added Akhil. 

Buzz is Akhil and Nagarjuna decided to go against Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani remake which was made with budget of 75 Crs collected four times the amount as it is a remake and they planned to come with a straight film. The father-son duo is really happy with Hello getting success talk.