At one time, it was the talk of Film Nagar. Everybody was discussing it and many thought it might happen given that ‘bhakti’ films were in vogue.
But quite a few months have passed and there is no news about the making of Bhakta Kannappa.
Tanikella Bharani announced at one time that he would be making Bhakta Kannappa with comedian-turned-hero Sunil.
When GA enquired about the film, quite a few facts were revealed. Apparently, Bharani wanted the film to have no songs as it was a bhakti film. But Sunil was keen on having at least two songs, especially since Krishnam Raju had the famous ‘Aakasam dinchala’ song in the older version. But Bharani is said to have been adamant about not including any songs.
Miffed, Sunil demanded his original remuneration and Bharani is said to be in two minds about casting him now.
He is already on the lookout for a new hero we are told. We feel this version might be true as both Bharani and Sunil are relatively free these days. If things were fine between them, the film would have gone on to the sets by now.
