Blockbuster Hindi Film, ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (YJHD)’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone is being remade in Telugu by a star hero.
He is none other than Akhil Akiineni, who failed to score a hit in his debut with ‘Akhil’. After the film turned out to be the biggest disaster of 2015, the young Akkineni scion had been undecided about his second outing. Although it was heard initially that Akhil will team up with director Krish for ‘Rayabari’, the director chose Varun Tej itself.
Nagarjuna Akkineni, father of Akhil, seems to have finally zeroed in on the Telugu remake of the blockbuster Bollywood film to play safe game. He wants Akhil to bank on this remake to hit the bull’s eye at least with the second venture.
Discussions with Karan Johar, the producer of YJHD to acquire the remake rights went in but it is heard that instead of selling the rights, Karan showed interest in making the film in Telugu in association with Annapurna Studios.
Considering the looks and talent, Akhil might be a perfect choice for this romantic drama.