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What Is Padmavat's Connection To NTR?

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Deepika in NTR biopic

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone

Natasimha Balakrishna's biopic on his father, legendary figure NTR is becoming the cynosure of all eyes. Even as the filmmakers are planning for the regular shoot after finalizing the cast and crew, many are now left wondering what is Padmavat's connection to NTR. 

Inside talk is the filmmakers are planning to cast Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone in the role of yesteryear actress Atiloka Sundari Sridevi who recently breathed her last. It is known that NTR and Sridevi starred in many blockbuster films which had many super hit songs. 

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The makers are keen to rope in Deepika Padukone for the powerful cameo so that they can recreate the super hit songs on her and Balakrishna. Already reports are coming that the makers are in contact with Bollywood stars Vidya Balan and Paresh Rawal for the important roles of Basavatarakam and Nadendla Bhaskara Rao. Deepika recently showed her prowess in the controversial film Padmavat alongside Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh under the direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Inside talk is the makers are planning to shoot most of the film in Hyderabad and few scenes in NTR's native village Nimmakuru. Balakrishna and Teja are leaving no stone unturned to make the biopic a memorable one.