Have you heard? Vijay Deverakonda to play Lord Krishna in Telugu remake of Gujarati hit Laalo
04 September,2026 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Vijay Deverakonda is reportedly set to play Lord Krishna in the Telugu remake of Gujarati blockbuster Laalo, which earlier had Ram Charan in consideration. Backed by Dil Raju, the project is in pre-production after the original crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide
Ram Charan and Vijay Deverakonda. Pics/Instagram, Youtube
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Shruhad Goswami in âLaalo’
Just in time for Janmashtami, the Telugu remake of Gujarati sleeper hit âLaalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’is reportedly seeing a casting development, with Vijay Deverakonda set to play Lord Krishna. Earlier reports had suggested that Ram Charan was being considered for the role. We have learnt that the project is in pre-production stage. It is being backed by Dil Raju. The original Gujarati flick, starring Shruhad Goswami, became a R100-crore-plus blockbuster despite its modest budget. It was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 50 lakh.
Gujarati sleeper hit
âLaalo‘, directed by Ankit Sakhiya, became the first Gujarati film to cross R100 crore worldwide, emerging as an all-time blockbuster
A double dhamaka
While there is a Telugu remake of Laalo in the making, there are reports suggesting that Karan Johar is also exploring the world of Krishna on the big screen. According to Bollywood Hungama, Karan, under Dharma Productions, is developing a tentpole epic centred on the divine love story of Radha and Krishna, with Avane Srimannarayana (2019) director Sachin Ravi writing and helming it. The makers are targeting the 2027-2028 slate, with casting details still under wraps.
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