Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Vijay Deverakonda Reportedly Set for Laalo Telugu Remake
Vijay Deverakonda may play Lord Krishna in a new Telugu movie.
The movie would be a remake of the Gujarati film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate.
Earlier reports said Ram Charan might play the role, but a source now says he is not involved.
Producer Dil Raju has reportedly obtained the remake rights.
The original movie started with very few viewers.
More people recommended it, and its earnings grew much larger later.
Reports say it made more than Rs.
120 crore worldwide.
Vijay is also working on another movie called Raanabali.
Vijay Deverakonda has reportedly been chosen to play Lord Krishna in a Telugu remake of Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate.
Earlier reports linked Ram Charan to the role, but a source says he is not part of the project.
Filmmaker Dil Raju has reportedly acquired the Telugu remake rights, with assistance from Vipul D Shah of Optimystix.
The Gujarati original became a surprise blockbuster after a slow start, with reported worldwide gross collections of Rs. 122.25 crore.
Vijay Deverakonda is also preparing for Raanabali, scheduled for theatrical release on October 2, 2026, alongside Rashmika Mandanna.
- Who
- Vijay Deverakonda is reportedly set to play Lord Krishna; Dil Raju is reported to be producing the Telugu remake. Ram Charan was previously linked but is reportedly not involved.
- What
- A Telugu remake of the Gujarati film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate is reportedly in development.
- When
- The original film opened on October 10, 2025, according to one report. Raanabali is scheduled for October 2, 2026; no release date is given for the remake.
- Where
- The remake is being planned in the Telugu film industry, while the original is a Gujarati film.
- Why
- The remake is being pursued after Laalo became a major surprise hit and the highest-grossing Gujarati film, according to the reports.
Current casting report
Earlier casting report
Who will play Lord Krishna?
Current casting report
A source quoted by Bollywood Hungama says Vijay Deverakonda has secured the role and that Ram Charan is not part of the remake.
Earlier casting report
Earlier reports linked Ram Charan to the project, but those reports are contradicted by the newer source's statement.
Is Vijay’s casting confirmed?
Current casting report
The reports present the source's statement as evidence that Vijay has been chosen for the role.
Earlier casting report
One report says it is not yet confirmed whether Vijay will ultimately appear in the Telugu remake.
Original box-office total
Current casting report
One report states that the film crossed Rs. 100 crore, while another reports worldwide gross collections of Rs. 122.25 crore.
Earlier casting report
The differing figures may reflect different reporting conventions or updates; the articles do not establish one definitive total beyond reporting both amounts.
- Reported Telugu lead
- Vijay Deverakonda
- Reported role
- Lord Krishna
- Original film
- Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate
- Reported producer
- Dil Raju
- Original budget
- Rs. 50 lakh, according to Sacnilk
- Reported worldwide gross
- Rs. 122.25 crore; other reports describe the total as above Rs. 100 crore
- Other project
- Raanabali, scheduled for October 2, 2026
