Posters: Nagarjuna's first look in Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara

Hyderabad: Recently, it was reported that Akkineni Nagarjuna would play a pivotal role in the Telugu movie Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara. But it was not revealed what role he would reprise in this devotional film. Now, the producers of this mega-budget flick have unleashed the details and first look of the King's role in it.

Actor Nagarjuna is playing the crucial role of Chandaludu in Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara, while debutante actor Kaushik appears in the title role. Aadi Sankara meeting Chandaludu in Kaasi is one of the major incidents in the life of Aadi Sankara. Critically acclaimed director K Raghavendra Rao has guest-directed this portion, while S Gopal Reddy handles the camera work. Nagarjuna and Kaushik had taken part in the filming of this portion.

However, Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara is based on the life of iconic 9th century saint from Kerala, Adi Sankaracharya, who consolidated the doctrine of advaita vedanta. Renowned script writer JK Bharavi, who has earlier written story for hit devotional movies like Annamayya and Sri Manjunatha, is now directing this film, which also features Mohan Babu in an important role. Megastar Chiranjeevi has also given his voice-over for the introductory portion of the movie.

We bring you the first look of Nagarjuna in Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara. See them in the slide show.

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Akkineni Nagarjuna has earlier starred in several devotional movies like Annamayya, Sri Ramadasu and Shirdi Sai. And proved successful in his attempt to impress the film goers.

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Nagarjuna recently played Sai Baba in the movie Shirdi Sai, which was directed by K Raghavendra Rao. He has won lot of accolades for his performance.

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Now, Nagarjuna is playing another such role of Chandaludu in Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara. His first look shows that the King is once again going to rock the viewers.

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

The shooting of Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara is currently going on in Hyderabad. The producers want to wrap up the shooting as early as possible and release it in theatre.

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Nagarjuna's First Look In SJAS

Music director Nag Srivatsav is scoring music for the movie Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara. The makers of the film are planning to launch the audio of the film on Shivaratri.

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