Mumbai: A video of filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealing that he initially wanted to cast Sai Pallavi in Arjun Reddy is going viral on social media. Speaking at a pre-release event in Hyderabad, Vanga shared that he was advised against approaching her as she “would not even wear sleeveless.”
Praising Sai Pallavi for staying true to herself, Vanga said, “Heroines usually change over time based on opportunities, but Sai Pallavi has remained the same. It’s really great.” The role eventually went to Shalini Pandey, and the film became a massive success, later inspiring the Bollywood remake Kabir Singh. Netizens have been actively discussing the revelation, making the clip a trending topic online.