How did you manage the climax casting coup (Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna)?
There is a scene in the film in which I am hit by bullets. I need two strongmen to rescue me. I zeroed on Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna. When I asked Nagarjuna to do that cameo, he assured me that he would do anything for me and all I had to do for him is to tell him dates so that he can schedule. It was a very difficult task for me to ask Chiranjeevi dates. I was so afraid that I could not meet him, hence I called him up and told the situation. He listened to the script and said that he would do it. What about other casting? I worked as group dancer under Prabhu Deva in the beginning of my career. He is my guru and I was afraid of asking for his dates. He kindly accepted the role. Because of Prabhu Deva s presence we managed such good openings. Raja liked this script so much that he did not mind doing such a small role. Suman and Bhanu Chandar also acted in small roles. Jaya Sudha initially told me that she would not do the film. Later on she accepted it after listening to script. After w
