"Many have told me different versions about Lakshmi Parvathi (NTR's second wife). I don't know whether they told me those things honestly or dishonesty. But to cast aspersions on Lakshmi Parvathi is akin to insulting NTR himself because, days before he passed away, he spoke of her with utmost respect in an interview," said Ram Gopal Varma during the launch of 'Lakshmi's NTR' a few weeks ago.

While it's clear that the controversial director has a soft corner for Lakshmi Parvathi, don't presume that she knows what RGV is doing with the biopic. The director makes it clear that Parvathi has not read the script of his movie. "I haven't shown it to her as I don't need to. She should trust me," Varma says, matter-of-factly.

The biopic features new faces in all the key roles. It will hit the screens for Republic Day 2019.