Chiranjeevi Wants Ram Charan, Janhvi in JVAS Sequel with Nag Ashwin

07 May 2025 07:11 AM
##JVAS Sequel #Ram Charan #Janhvi Kapoor #Chiranjeevi #Nag Ashwin #Vyjayanthi Movies

As Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (JVAS), one of Telugu cinema’s most iconic socio-fantasy dramas, gears up for its grand 35th anniversary re-release on May 9, talks of a sequel have resurfaced with none other than Megastar Chiranjeevi himself fueling the buzz. Long back, producer Ashwini Dutt had expressed his interest in creating a sequel to the 1990 cult classic, envisioning Ram Charan in the lead role. Though the idea didn’t materialize at the time, Chiranjeevi’s recent remarks have reignited hopes, adding fresh faces and names to the potential project.

Chiranjeevi’s Dream Team for JVAS 2
In a recent statement, Chiranjeevi shared that his ideal casting for the sequel would feature:

Ram Charan as the male lead
Janhvi Kapoor, daughter of late legendary actress Sridevi, as the female lead
Nag Ashwin as the director
K. Raghavendra Rao, the director of the original, as the direction supervisor
Production by Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt, daughters of Ashwini Dutt, under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner

This dream team would bring together legacy, fresh talent, and modern cinematic vision offering the perfect blend of nostalgia and new-age storytelling. “The Story Should Surpass the Original”. While Chiranjeevi is enthusiastic about a sequel, he acknowledged the mammoth challenge it presents. “We have all the technical finesse today to outdo the original, but the story and screenplay must be stronger than JVAS to justify a sequel,” he said.

His comments highlight the respect the team has for the original’s legacy. Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and starring Chiranjeevi and Sridevi, the 1990 film is remembered for its unique fantasy elements, path-breaking visuals, and emotional depth. It remains one of the biggest hits in Telugu cinema history. The sequel would need to walk a fine line between preserving the essence of the original while updating the narrative for a contemporary audience.

With director Nag Ashwin riding high on acclaim for Mahanati and prepping for the much-anticipated sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD, he is no stranger to high-concept cinema. His involvement could lend the sequel both vision and scale. Given the legacy of JVAS and the expectation tied to any sequel, the project would undoubtedly become one of the most-awaited ventures in Telugu cinema if greenlit. For now, Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt have not made an official announcement, but Chiranjeevi’s endorsement may be the push needed to turn this long-cherished sequel into reality.

Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim Celebrate 10 Years of Love

Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim have recently captivated fans with their charming photos from a romantic vacation in Paris. The couple, who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on August 21, 2024, have demonstrated that their love remains as vibrant and fresh as ever. Their Parisian getaway showcased not only their enduring affection but also their ability to find joy in each other’s company amidst their busy careers. During their trip, Fahadh and Nazriya enjoyed a series

Veteran Actor Kaikala Satyanarayana no more

Tollywood veteran Kaikala Satyanarayana died in the wee hours on Friday at his home in Filmnagar. He was 87 and suffering from age-related ailments over the past several days. Born on July 25, 1935 in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Satyanarayana debuted with Telugu movie 'Sipai Koothuru' in 1959. Satyanarayana went on to act in around 800 movies in a career spanning six decades. Although he excelled as the quintessential bad man in the movies, he was als

Happy Ending Entertaining Trailer launched in a grand event

Yash Puri, who made a mark with his performances in ZEE5’s web film Alanti Sitralu, the comedy Cheppalani Undhi and the recently released epic drama Shaakuntalam is gearing up for the release of another film Happy Ending. This light-hearted coming of age tale, directed by Kowshik Bheemidi has god good buzz with the interesting promotional content. Apoorva Rao is cast as the female lead. Yogesh Kumar, Sanjay Reddy, Anil Pallala are bankrolling the film under Hamstech Films and Silly Monk

Kalki 2898 AD OTT: When And Where To Watch

Prabhas’s blockbuster Kalki has opened on a fierce note at the box office by grossing over Rs 500 crores in the opening weekend itself. It’s posting some of the best numbers ever seen in Indian cinema. Coming to the OTT side of things, the film has officially sealed Amazon Prime Video as its post theatrical digital streaming partner. Amazon Prime is usually aggressive when it comes to orchestrating earliest possible OTT release for its acquisitions.

RTC X Roads: Avatar 2 collects double as Chiranjeevi's GodFather

In a sensational feat, Avatar 2 has collected almost double as that of Megastar Chiranejevi's GodFather in the popular box office belt of RTC X Roads in Hyderabad. As per the latest box office reports, Avatar 2 has collected a monstrous Rs 26.84 lakh at the theaters in RTC Roads on its opening day. This is the highest ever opening for an English film at this key box office belt. To put that into perspective, Chiranjeevi's recent theatrical release

Waltair Veerayya Title Song On December 26th

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s most awaited flick Waltair Veerayya under the direction of Bobby Kolli (KS Ravindra) is making a huge noise, thanks to the amazing response for the special character introduction glimpses of megastar Chiranjeevi and mass maharaja Ravi Teja. Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad scored blockbuster albums for Chiranjeevi every time and he rendered yet another sensational album. Boss Party and Nuvvu Sridevi Nenu Chiranjeevi from the album were already big hits. Now, it’s ti

Karuppu 2 buzz grows as RJ Balaji hints at Suriya reunion

RJ Balaji responds to Karuppu 2 demand After the strong success of Karuppu, attention has quickly shifted to whether the film will get a sequel. Fans of Suriya and RJ Balaji have been actively discussing the possibility of Karuppu 2, especially after the film’s response created major excitement around the actor-director combination. During a recent interaction, RJ Balaji was asked directly about when Karuppu 2 could happen. Instead of making a big announcement, he gave a practical answer and sai

Sanjay Dutt, Priya Anand On Board For Thalapathy67

Thalapathy Vijay’s 67th film to be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj under the banner of 7 Screen Studio was announced officially yesterday. The film tentatively titled Thalapathy67 is a prestigious project for the production house that collaborate with Vijay for the third time following the blockbuster success of Master and Varisu (Vaarasudu in Telugu). The project marks the reunion of Thalapathy Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj, after the massive success in their previous outing - &lsq

Ram Charan opens up about doing Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan's 'Yentamma' song

Global Star Ram Charan will make a guest appearance in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Earlier this week, the popular song 'Yentamma' was released from the movie. We see the Mega Power Star with Salman Khan and Victory Venkatesh in it. With more than 43 million views across social media and video streaming platforms within two days of its release, Yentamma is a rage. In a BTS video released today by the makers, the RRR star opened up about his experience of doing the now-sensatio

New speculation on Janhvi Kapoor in NTR30

For a while now, we have been hearing that Bollywood babe Janhvi Kapoor is in pole position to play the leading lady in Jr NTR and Koratala Siva's NTR30. There was no official word on this though. But as per the latest reports, Janhvi Kapoor is indeed in the set position to play the leading lady in the film. Apparently, the makers have initiated the initial round of talks with Janhvi and the actress has indeed agreed to come on board for the project. She liked th

Boxoffice

Chiranjeevi Wants Ram Charan, Janhvi in JVAS Sequel with Nag Ashwin

TRENDING

Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim Celebrate 10 Years of Love

Veteran Actor Kaikala Satyanarayana no more

Happy Ending Entertaining Trailer launched in a grand event

Kalki 2898 AD OTT: When And Where To Watch

RTC X Roads: Avatar 2 collects double as Chiranjeevi's GodFather

Waltair Veerayya Title Song On December 26th

Karuppu 2 buzz grows as RJ Balaji hints at Suriya reunion

Sanjay Dutt, Priya Anand On Board For Thalapathy67

Ram Charan opens up about doing Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan's 'Yentamma' song

New speculation on Janhvi Kapoor in NTR30

Popular Cities

Sign In

Chiranjeevi Wants Ram Charan, Janhvi in JVAS Sequel with Nag Ashwin

Email Friend

Popular Cities