Ravi Teja-Harish Shankar Collaboration Faces Casting Challenges as Two Heroines Reportedly Decline Offers

In an unexpected turn of events, Ravi Teja's much-anticipated collaboration with director Gopichand Malineni faced cancellation due to budget constraints. Undeterred, the Mass Maharaja has swiftly shifted gears and announced a new project with director Harish Shankar at the helm. Harish, currently on hold with the shoot of his Pawan Kalyan-starrer due to ongoing elections, is keen to wrap up this upcoming venture, an official remake of the Hindi hit "Raid."

While the project is gearing up to go on floors, the makers are encountering difficulties in finalizing the female lead. Reports suggest that the team initially approached Meenakshi Chaudhary, known for her role in "Guntur Kaaram," but she had to decline the offer citing date conflicts.

In another attempt to secure a leading lady, the filmmakers turned to Ileana, who recently embraced motherhood. However, Ileana too reportedly turned down the opportunity, citing issues related to remuneration. With these setbacks, the makers are now exploring other options, with Tripti Dimri, recognized for her role in the movie "Animal," emerging as one of the potential candidates.

The suspense continues as fans eagerly await the announcement of the fortunate actress who will share the screen with Ravi Teja in this much-anticipated film. As casting challenges persist, the industry is abuzz with speculation about who will ultimately step into the coveted role and bring the directorial vision of Harish Shankar to life.