Chandoo Mondeti to Make Bollywood Directorial Debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Mahakaal’?

Director Chandoo Mondeti, who delivered Naga Chaitanya’s career-biggest hit with ‘Thandel’, is reportedly set to test his luck in Bollywood. According to reports, he will make his Hindi directorial debut with ‘Mahakaal’, being produced by legendary filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Impressed by Chandoo’s work in ‘Karthikeya 2’, Bhansali is said to have entrusted him with the responsibility of directing this mythological drama.Daggubati Rana and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar are reportedly set to play key roles in the film. A major portion of the shoot is expected to take place against the backdrop of Varanasi, with the project being planned as a high-budget visual spectacle.

Reports also suggest that some key changes were made to the story after Bhansali was impressed by Chandoo Mondeti’s ideas. The combination of Sanjay Leela Bhansali as producer and Chandoo Mondeti as director has generated considerable interest among audiences. An official announcement regarding the project is expected soon.