Taraka Ratna turns baddie again

Nandamuri Taraka Ratna is playing the antagonist in debutant director Krishna Kishore’s ‘Raja… Meeru Keka,’ which features Revanth, Hemanth, Noel, Lasya and Sobhita in lead roles. Speaking to Talkies, Krishna Kishore said, “Taraka Ratna’s corrupt actions shake the lives of four best friends (played by Revanth, Hemanth, Noel and Lasya) and their families. How they settle scores with him is told in a thrilling yet entertaining way.

Taraka Ratna is playing the head of a firm.” When asked why he preferred Taraka Ratna who hasn’t had much success for long, he said, “He is tailor-made for the part and I’m sure that people will share my feeling after they watch the film. He played a negative role in ‘Raja Cheyyi Vesthe’ and though the film didn’t do well, I was one among many directors who felt he did a commendable job.”

The director added that noted TV face Lasya will be the film’s surprise package. “I had to stop the shooting for a while to rope her on board. Everybody will remember her role after the film opens. In fact, Revanth, Hemanth and Noel believe that Lasya is the hero of the film.” The director further said the film has been wrapped up in 47 days and the post-production too is all but over. “We will be ready with the first copy in five days. We are planning to arrive in January or February.”