Mahesh's Srimanthudu inspired by Balayya movie?

While the audiences are eagerly waiting for the release of Prince Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu film, there are several speculations surrounding the movie's story doing the rounds.

Do you remember Bala Krishna's Janani Janmabhoomi?.. Yes..Balayya plays a role of an irresponsible son and later he changes as the story progresses. The talk in the film circles is that Mahesh Babu's 'Srimanthudu' is being inspired by the Balayya movie. The buzz is that the storyline is somewhat similar to and on the lines of Janani Janmabhoomi.

Going by the trailer of the movie, the story revolves around an NRI, who is irresponsible at the beginning and later goes to protect his village. To know how true this bit of information is, wait till Friday. Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu directed by Koratala Siva hits theatres on August 7. Shruti Haasan plays the female lead.