Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Mahesh Babu Was Initially Cast for Ye Maaya Chesave
A director named Gautham Menon wrote a romantic movie called 'Ye Maaya Chesave' for a famous actor, Mahesh Babu.
The movie was supposed to be about love, but Mahesh Babu didn't want to do it.
He thought people liked him better in action movies, like the ones he was already in.
The director had a lot of freedom to write the story, and the original ending had a dramatic helicopter scene.
Because Mahesh Babu didn't want the role, another actor, Naga Chaitanya, ended up starring in the movie.
Gautham Menon wrote 'Ye Maaya Chesave' for Mahesh Babu.
Mahesh Babu declined the role due to his preference for action films.
Mahesh Babu felt audiences expected action roles from him.
The original script featured a cinematic ending involving a helicopter.
Menon was given a free hand to write the love story.
- Who
- Gautham Menon and Mahesh Babu
- What
- Gautham Menon revealed Mahesh Babu was first choice for 'Ye Maaya Chesave'.
- When
- The revelation was made in a recent podcast.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Mahesh Babu declined the role.
Mahesh Babu's Perspective
Menon's perspective
Genre preference
Mahesh Babu's Perspective
Preferring action roles
Menon's perspective
Menon's View of Love Story
- Movie Title
- 'Ye Maaya Chesave'
- Director
- Gautham Menon
- Original Actor
- Mahesh Babu
- Mahesh's preference
- Action Films
- Producer
- Manjula Ghattamaneni