Nenu Shailaja: Story Initially Offered to a Star Heroine… But – Director Kishore Tirumala

The movie Nenu Shailaja, starring Ram and Keerthy Suresh, was released quietly but went on to become a super hit. It was after this film that Keerthy Suresh gained widespread recognition and eventually rose to become a leading actress in the industry. However, what many people don’t know is that the film’s story was initially not offered to Keerthy Suresh. This revelation was recently made by the director of Nenu Shailaja, Kishore Tirumala.

Kishore Tirumala revealed that although Keerthy Suresh had auditioned for the film initially, the producers approached a star actress and narrated the story to her. After hearing the story, the actress reportedly felt the role did not suit her, which surprised the producers. Believing that Keerthy Suresh was the perfect fit for the character, they decided to cast her. The film’s songs and scenes were widely appreciated by audiences and following this success, Kishore Tirumala also received new opportunities in the industry.