Vishnu Manchu On Dhee Sequel Plans: ‘I Would Do That Film Within A Heartbeat'
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Dhee is a Telugu action-comedy directed by Srinu Vaitla and produced by Siri Venkateswara Films. It stars Vishnu Manchu and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles.
Vishnu Manchu is immersed in promoting his much-anticipated mythological epic, Kannappa. It is set to release in theatres on June 27. Amid the buzz around the film's release, the actor opened up about his upcoming ventures, including his desire to bring back the 2007 superhit comedy Dhee with a sequel.
Speaking to a media outlet, Vishnu shared insights into what lies ahead after Kannappa. 'I haven't thought about any projects after Kannappa. There is a period film that is set in 1947, and we want to pull it off," he revealed.
When asked about the sequel to Dhee, Vishnu told Pinkvilla, 'The director and I have been trying to get together. I would do that film within a heartbeat, but I just hope one day they will come up with a script." He further added, 'Ultimately, the script is the winner; everything goes with the script. If I get the script, I will go to shoot the next morning."
Dhee is a Telugu action-comedy directed by Srinu Vaitla and produced by Siri Venkateswara Films. It stars Vishnu Manchu and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles.
The story follows a happy-go-lucky guy, Babloo (played by Vishnu), whose carefree attitude often lands him in trouble. To instill discipline, his father arranges a job for him under a local mafia don. However, Babloo ends up falling in love with the don's sister, Puja (played by Genelia Deshmukh), who is under threat from a rival gang. What follows is a chaotic, humorous love story filled with twists and action.
Ahead of Kannappa's release, Dhee enjoyed a grand re-release in theatres on June 6, much to the delight of fans.
On the work front, Vishnu Manchu is all set for the theatrical release of Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The story draws from the legend of Kannappa in Hindu mythology and narrates the journey of a non-believer who transforms into one of Lord Shiva's most devoted followers.
The film features an ensemble cast with Vishnu in the titular role, and special appearances by Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal. It also stars Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda and Rahul Madhav in significant roles.
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