Acclaimed for his sophisticated narration and aesthetic sensibilities, Telugu director Indraganti Mohanakrishna has earned himself a devoted fan base over the years. Acclaimed for the emotionally charged and visually appealing cinema, Indraganti has worked mostly on small and medium-budget films during his career. While expectations were high that his action thriller V in 2020 would propel him to the big league, the film could not cut ice at the box office. Since then, the director has been a strong supporter of content-driven projects on a smaller scale.
His new film Sarangapani Jathakam is set to release next week, generating buzz among cinema-goers who enjoy his brand of subtle filmmaking. But fans and the industry bigwigs alike wonder—what’s in the offing for Indraganti?
One such project that has been making much gossip is Jatayu, a supposed big-budget film. Rumors in the trade hinted at pan-Indian sensation Prabhas starring in the film, with gossip even connecting super producer Dil Raju to the film.
However, Indraganti has now come forward to clear the air. He confirmed that while Jatayu is indeed a passion project he’s been nurturing for years, there is no truth to the rumors about Prabhas being cast.
“Jatayu is a film very close to my heart—something I’ve envisioned on a grand scale. But the reports about Prabhas being part of it are completely baseless,” said Indraganti. “I hope to reveal more details soon, once everything is in place.”
As anticipation builds around Sarangapani Jathakam and with Jatayu waiting in the wings, it’s clear that Indraganti Mohanakrishna is not done surprising audiences. Whether through intimate dramas or ambitious spectacles, the director remains committed to crafting stories that leave a lasting impact.