Acharya director Koratala Siva explains why Kajal Aggarwal isn’t part of Chiranjeevi movie: ‘Role didn’t justify her stature’

When Acharya was initially introduced, actress Kajal Aggarwal was roped in to play the lead function reverse Chiranjeevi. She was even seen within the lyrical video of the superhit Laahe Laahe track. But when the movie’s trailer was unveiled, Kajal was conspicuous by her absence. Amid hypothesis why she was lacking from the movie, director Koratala Siva has now stated that the character was excluded from the film because it didn’t meet her stature.

In an interview with ABN Entertainment, Koratala Siva stated, “In commercial aspects for any movie, there will be a heroine, love and love interests. But for a character like Acharya, a love story shouldn’t be there, and it won’t be there. Initially, Kajal’s role was designed as a funny character in Dharmasthali. But after shooting for 3 to 4 days, a doubt about (purpose of) her role popped up. I was sceptical about it. She is a big heroine; her presence should be justified. There are no love track, no songs, and her role will not be concluded properly. So, with all these limitations, keeping that role with Kajal in the movie will be wrong. It didn’t justify her stature. I explained the same to her, and she understood my concern in a positive way.”

Niranjan Reddy and Anvesh Reddy of Matinee Entertainments bankrolled the venture with Chiranjeevi within the titular function. The movie additionally stars Ram Charan, Pooja Hegde, and Sonu Sood in different pivotal roles.

Acharya is slated to launch in theatres on April 29.