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Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Returns to Theatres as Chiranjeevi Backs Sequel with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor

The 35th anniversary re-release of the iconic Telugu fantasy drama sparks nostalgia and renewed sequel discussions led by Chiranjeevi.

Raghavendra Rao's socio-fantasy film Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari is re-releasing in theatres in 2D and 3D on May 9. 
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Overview

  • The remastered 2D and 3D versions of the 1990 Telugu blockbuster Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari hit theatres on May 9, 2025, marking its 35th anniversary.
  • Chiranjeevi, who starred in the original, fondly remembered Sridevi's portrayal of Indraja and expressed how much he misses her during this milestone re-release.
  • Initially hesitant about a sequel, Chiranjeevi now supports the idea, suggesting Nag Ashwin as the director and Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor as leads.
  • Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, already collaborating on the upcoming film Peddi, are seen as an exciting next-generation pairing for the potential sequel.
  • The original film, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao with music by Ilaiyaraaja, remains a cultural milestone in Telugu cinema for its socio-fantasy narrative and memorable performances.