Telugu Megastar Chiranjeevi and Tamil super star Rajnikanth caught up with each other at the launch of the latter’s P.Vasu directed film, on March 15th at Hotel Novotel at Hitech City, Hyderabad. Major stars from the film and political fraternity graced the occasion and included the likes of former CM Chandrababu Naidu, Dasari Narayana Rao, K.Raghavendra Rao, Venkatesh, Paruchuri Brothers, D.Ramanaidu, Rajasekhar, S.S. Rajamouli, Ram Charan Teja, Tanikella Bharani and producer Aswini Dutt. Dasari Narayana Rao directed the first shot for which Chiranjeevi sounded the clap board and Chandrababu Naidu switched on the camera.

“I have known Rajanikanth since the day he stepped into the industry, almost 35 years ago” Dasari Narayana Rao said “He is the same person that he was then. His mannerisms and respect for others have not changed a bit. That is a rare thing to find in this industry. It is this positive energy that has brought him international recognition. I am sure that P.Vasu will make an incredible film”.

“It is my luck to have a friend like Rajanikanth” Chirajeevi said “He is a friend, philoshoper and guide. I spent a lot of time with him during last diwali when I was very disturbed. He has a lot of positive energy. We are proud of him and of his international fame that has got him fans even in Japan. I wish Vyjayanthi Movies all the best for this film”.

Actor Jagapthi Babu who was one of the first to address the gathering said that he could not belive it when producer Aswini Dutt offered him a role in a Rajanikanth film. Jagapathi Babu thanked Rajanikanth, Aswini Dutt and director P.Vasu for this opportunity given to him.

Praising both the superstars was former CM Chandrababu Naidu “Rajanikanth has a great amount of positive energy. He is simple and noble man with extraordinary powers. This film will be another great contribution of Rajanikanth’s. Director P.Vasu truly has the capacity to make great film.” About Chiranjeevi he further added “Chiranjeevi is a very good friend of mine. He has a very beautiful vision for our society other than his commendable social services.”

Finally the man himself, Rajnikanth, took to the mike “I have always loved the Telugu language and the Telugu cinema. For the launch of my Telugu film Pedarayudu I was blessed with the presence of ANR and NTR and the film was a huge hit. Today also with the presence of so many great people I am sure that this film will become a super hit.” About his reason to stay away from main stream Telugu cinema he said “My very good friend Mohan Babu had once advised me to stick to Tamil films as there was too much politics happening in the Telugu Industry. Thanks to that advice I am what I am today in the Tamil Industry.”