Balayya to invoke another Telugu legend

Seasoned star Balakrishna seems to be fascinated with Telugu legends these days and also in a mood to experiment with varied roles. After reprising the role of warrior king Gautamiputra Satakarni, the actor is inspired by another Telugu legend, who hails from Godavari district. Interestingly, the actor hasn't found any book on him, rather, he found his bust in German Historical Museum (Deutsches Historisches Museum) among legendary world leaders like Hitler and Lenin, when he visited the museum some time ago.

The Nandamuri star was surprised and happy to find a Telugu man among such revered icons and began to inquire about the legend. He gathered a little bit of information that Sastry garu was reportedly a mathematician and hailed from Godavari district in AP and has influenced the German economists of his time in framing financial policy. Inspired by the eminent personality, Nandamuri star has resolved to reprise his role onscreen soon.

"Its true that Balakrishna is inspired by the Telugu legend hailing from Godavari district and has entrusted the job of gathering information about the iconic mathematician to a couple of writers and asked them to pen a gripping entertainer," says a source, close the star. Will be is 102 or 103 film, it depends on how fast the writers will be able churn out a path-breaking script. Lets wait and see.

BVS Prakesh