After 'Bollywood Can't Afford Me' Row, Mahesh Babu Likely To Make Hindi Debut With SS Rajamouli
Mahesh Babu is likely to star in an upcoming Hindi film of SS Rajamouli.
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, who created a massive controversy for his remarks on Bollywood, is likely to be seen in an upcoming Hindi film.
If reports are to be believed, the actor, who had earlier stated, "Bollywood can¡¯t afford me", is ready to make his debut in Bollywood with a movie directed by one of India's biggest filmmaker SS Rajamouli.
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Reports suggest that this is also supposed to be the ultimate reason why makers didn't release Sarakaru Vaari Paata in Hindi.
During an exclusive interview, a source within the industry told BollywoodLife, "Mahesh Babu is all set to enter the Hindi market in a big way with his upcoming movie, which is with none other than arguably India's biggest filmmaker today, SS Rajamouli. In fact, this is supposed to be the main reason why his last release, Sarakaru Vaari Paata, wasn't dubbed and released in Hindi, and probably why his next film, tentatively titled SSMB28, with Director Trivikram, will also not release in a Hindi."
For those unversed, during a Telugu press conference for the film, Major, Mahesh Babu was asked about his plans for making his Bollywood film debut in the industry to which he said, ¡°I may sound arrogant, I did get a lot of offers in Hindi. But I think, they can't afford me."
He had further said that he doesn't want to waste his time. "The stardom and love I have here in Telugu cinema, I never thought of going to another industry. I always thought I will do films here and they will become bigger and my belief is turning into a reality now. I can't be happier,¡± the Spyder actor said.
The south actor's statement went viral on the internet and it triggered major controversy in the industry. Many Bollywood fans even slammed the superstar for his scandalous remarks and belittling Hindi cinema on social media.
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