From the time Prakash Raj walked out of Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu some days ago, Dil Raju and Srikanth Addala have been on a hunt for the very important role of Venkatesh, Mahesh's father in the film. Anupam Kher's name was considered, but the makers zeroed on Nassar within the next 48 hours.

It may be noted that a song was shot on Prakash Raj and the rest of the cast recently at a village called Kutralam near Madurai. The reason for his walking out of the film is attributed to some differences between him and Dil Raju.

It will be interesting to see Nassar in the mature role. He is playing father to Mahesh for the second time (the first time being in Pokiri), and the chemistry between him and Venky will be equally interesting to watch.