Ajay never looked back after Khushi and Okkadu, in which he played visible roles, made him recognisable. Though later, he continued playing insignificant roles, he got the villainous one in Rajamouli's Vikramarkudu. Now, he is getting bigger with Saarai Veerraju, in which he is playing the main lead.

It is directed by debutante D S Kannan, and is a rare one that is based on the novel Aaru Sarayi Kathalu, by Ravi Shasthri. Also starring Ramya, the film was exclusively shot at Narsipattinam with an intent to give a real look to the film (the film has also been shot in Dubai). Also, the aboriginals of the town will be seen playing themselves.

The director says that Ajay lived the character of Verraju and that after its release everyone will call him after the character. Ajay too feels that as he makes upward moves from playing villain to protagonist, Sarai... will prove to be new.

Produced by Parachuri Ramakoteswara Rao, the film has Mumaith Khan in the cast. D S Kannan has lent the story, screenplay and dialogue too. A bi-lingual (Telugu and Tamil), the film is touted as a realistic flick. Others starring in the film are Madhulika, Dhanraj, Joginaidu, Satthenna. Music is by Sri Sai.

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