Here’s why Akhil got delayed

While several stories are ‘still’ doing the rounds regarding the delay of Akhil Akkineni’s debut film ‘Akhil’, Hans Talkies has managed to find out the ‘exact’ reasons behind the action adventure’s deferment from Dasara.

Apparently, superstar Nagarjuna, who is tracking the film’s activities from day one, realised that CG (Computer graphics) works were still in progress and he felt the need to give the concerned parties more time for a refined product. He even called for a presser later and announced he wants everything to be perfect and is not in rush to exhibit the film to audience.

Although there were reports that the makers of the film might go for a re-shoot and that Nag was unhappy with certain sequences laden with effects, particularly, with regards to a fight involving Akhil and a Tiger, it turns out, according to our sources, the CG work hasn’t even commenced at that point of time. The work only started very recently. So where’s the question of Nag being a spectator to the CG work? Moreover, it’s a Panther, and not a Tiger or a Lion as speculated.

Sources further told us that there are around 900 CG shots in the film and the work has gathered momentum, much to the liking of Nag. After the CG work, the output will be sent for DI (Digital Intermediate) for final grading and from there, it will be sent to the Qube. Meanwhile, the makers are now eyeing to release the film for Diwali.

By Sashidhar Adivi