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"Vijay Deverakonda Set for Dual Roles in Upcoming Period Film with rahul Sankrityan"
Vijay Deverakonda, a prominent figure in South cinema known for hits like Arjun Reddy and Geetha Govindham, may be gearing up for a new project with his Taxiwaala director, rahul Sankrityan. Rumors suggest that the actor could take on dual roles in this upcoming period film, which is currently in pre-production and expected to begin shooting in the first half of next year.
Reports indicate that Vijay might portray both a father and his son in the film, set against a British-era backdrop and presented through flashback sequences. The father's character is rumored to be a powerful figure, though the makers have yet to confirm these details.
vijay deverakonda and rahul sankrityan previously collaborated on Taxiwaala, released in 2018, which also featured priyanka jawalkar and malavika Nair. Produced by Sreenivasa Kumar Naidu, bunny Vasu, V. vamsi krishna Reddy, and pramod uppalapati under GA2 Pictures and UV Creations, the supernatural comedy thriller was well-received, earning over Rs 42 crore at the box office.
In his recent work, vijay deverakonda starred in The Family Star, directed and written by Parasuram, alongside Mrunal Thakur, Jagapathi Babu, and others. Despite high expectations, the film, produced by dil raju and sirish under Sri Venkateswara Creations, did not perform well at the box office upon its release on april 5 this year. Additionally, Vijay made a cameo appearance in Kalki 2898 AD, which became the highest-grossing film of 2024.