Ram Charan to play Lord Krishna in Telugu remake of Gujarati sleeper hit Laalo?

The success of Gujarati film Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahayate could soon lead to a Telugu adaptation. According to industry sources, producer Mahavir Jain is in advanced discussions to bring the film to Telugu audiences following the original's strong theatrical run.Made on a budget of around Rs 50 lakh, Laalo has earned more than Rs 122 crore at the box office. The film is also the first Gujarati film to cross the Rs 100-crore mark, making its performance a significant milestone for Gujarati cinema.Ram Charan as Lord Krishna?One of the biggest talking points around the proposed Telugu adaptation is the reported possibility of Ram Charan making a special appearance as Lord Krishna.The RRR actor is reportedly being considered for the role, which could see Lord Krishna presented in a contemporary and charismatic avatar rather than through a conventional mythological portrayal. According to the reports, the role would be a special cameo rather than a full-fledged lead part, but could still have an important place in the story. The proposed treatment is said to combine spiritual elements with a modern setting while retaining Lord Krishna's significance to the narrative.However, there has been no official confirmation regarding Ram Charan's involvement so far.Karthik Subbaraj may direct Telugu adaptation Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj has also reportedly emerged as a possible choice to direct the Telugu version.Subbaraj is known for films such as Jigarthanda, Petta and Mahaan, Subbaraj. His possible involvement could give the Telugu adaptation a different treatment while retaining the emotional and spiritual elements that worked in the Gujarati original.However, discussions are still underway and no final decision has been announced regarding the director or cast.What will the Telugu version be about?The proposed adaptation is expected to retain the emotional core and spiritual themes of Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahayate. At the same time, the makers are reportedly exploring changes to make the story connect with a wider Telugu-speaking audience.The film could also receive a larger production scale and a more contemporary treatment compared with the original.For now, the Telugu remake remains in the discussion stage. An official announcement is expected only after the creative team and casting are finalised. If the project goes ahead with the reported names, Ram Charan's potential appearance as Lord Krishna and Karthik Subbaraj's possible involvement could make it one of the more anticipated Telugu adaptations of a recent regional hit.About Laalo: Krishna Sada SahaayateDirected by Ankit Sakhiya, Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate is based on a screenplay written by Sakhiya along with Krushansh Vaja and Vicky Poornima. The film stars Reeva Rachh, Shruhad Goswami, Karan Joshi, Mishty Kadecha, Anshu Joshi, Kinnal Nayak, Parul Rajyaguru and Jaydeep Timaniya.The story follows a rickshaw driver who, while trapped inside a farmhouse and confronting demons from his past, begins having visions of Lord Krishna. What follows becomes a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, faith and redemption.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Sep 1, 2026 13:14 IST