Mohan Babu gets shocker from OTT platforms
Veteran actor Mohan Babu is all set to release his new film Son of India. However the movie unit got shocker from OTT platforms. Details as follows.
Son of India movie has star cast like Mohan Babu, Akhanda fame Pragya Jaiswal. It is produced by Manchu Vishnu and the screenplay of the film is provided by Mohan Babu himself. Music is provided by Ilayaraja. The makers wanted to finalise the deal with OTT but as per the reports, none of the OTT platforms showed any interest in buying this movie. The movie shooting started long back but the release of the film is delayed. While OTT platforms cited the reason for not being interested in this movie as delay in the shoot , it seems the audience as well as OTTs are not interested in this movie from day 1. It is known news that Mohan Babu doesn’t have a hit as solo hero though his performance is appreciated in character artist roles. Moreover, Manchu Vishnu’s last movie Mosagallu was a nightmare to the audience as well as the OTT platforms. Several memes were circulated asking who at Amazon made decision to buy this movie.
With no OTT platform showing interest in this movie, Manchu family decided to release the movie in theatres on 18th February. We need to wait and see whether Mohan Babu will be able to score hit as solo hero this time.
Mohan Babu’s ‘Son Of India’ to hit the screens on Feb 18
Senior actor Mohan Babu on Wednesday took to his social media handle to announce that his upcoming emotional drama ‘Son Of India’ is all set to hit the screens on February 18.
Making an official announcement, Mohan Babu wrote, “Patriotism in his blood #SonofIndia. Grand Release in Theaters on 18th February. Maestro #Ilaiyaraaja Musical on @adityamusic. Proudly produced by @iVishnuManchun & Directed by @ratnababuwriter.”
‘Son Of India’ is in the final leg of its making, while the makers are eyeing to wrap up the post-production formalities soon. Being a patriotic film, it is expected that the movie has intense emotions imbibed in it, while the dialogues are billed to be hard-hitting.
Directed by Diamond Ratna Babu, the movie stars Mohan Babu and Pragya Jaiswal in the lead roles.
Interestingly, Mohan Babu’s dear friend Tollywood star Chiranjeevi has lent his voice for the teaser, which was released a few months ago.
Mohan Babu’s son, actor Vishnu Manchu, is bankrolling the venture, while Mohan Babu’s daughter-in-law and Vishnu’s wife Veronica have provided the costumes for Mohan Babu in this movie. While Maestro Illayaraja has composed the music, 24 Frames Factory and Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures are jointly bankrolling the movie.
Megastar coming for Mohan Babu
Megastar Chiranjeevi and Mohan Babu shared a different bonding. Though the world is aware of the tiff that took place on public platforms, the duo shares a great bonding and are very close friends. They hang out frequently during their breaks and Mohan Babu several times revealed about their ‘Tom and Jerry’ relationship between them. Chiranjeevi lent his voice for the teaser of Mohan Babu’s upcoming movie Son of India. Mohan Babu is playing a lead role after years and the film is gearing up for release.
The latest news we hear is that the film will also have the voice-over of Chiranjeevi. It is the voiceover of Megastar that will introduce the major characters of the film. Mohan Babu is also planning a massive pre-release event before the film’s release. Megastar Chiranjeevi will attend the event as Chief Guest. Directed by Diamond Ratna Babu, Son of India is produced by Manchu Vishnu. The film’s official release date will be announced soon.
Son of India Teaser: Mohan Babu’s aims a Comeback
Legendary actor Mohan Babu has been away from movies and is doing films quite selectively. His small role in Suriya’s Aakasame Nee Haddhuraa received top-class response from the audience. He is making his comeback in the lead role through Son of India. Tamil actor Suriya unveiled the film’s teaser that starts with the voiceover of Megastar Chiranjeevi. Mohan Babu exhibits multiple shades in the teaser which is focused on Mohan Babu’s characterization without unveiling the plot of the film.
Mohan Babu looks like he is leading a mission that is kept under wraps for now. Ilayaraja’s background score is good and the cinematography work stands out in the teaser. Popular writer Diamond Ratnababu is the director of Son of India and the film also has Srikanth and Pragya Jaiswal playing other prominent roles. Manchu Vishnu produced Son of India on 24 Frames Factory banner and the film releases soon.
First Look: Mohan Babu Amazes As Son Of India
Last seen in a vital role in Aakasam Nee Haddura, Mohan Babu plays lead role after a long time in Son Of India. The shooting of the film directed by Diamond Ratnababu has been completed. First look poster of the film that is dropped just a while ago states that Mohan Babu plays an atypical role.
Sporting a gray beard and messy hair with aggressiveness in his face, Mohan Babu amazes as Son Of India. The rudraksha mala add vigor to the look. As is known, Viranica Manchu is the stylist for Mohan Babu.
Son Of India is a patriotic entertainer with a strong message. Vishnu Manchu is producing the film for which music is scored by Ilayaraja. Curiously, Mohan Babu has also written screenplay of the movie.
Manchu family’s interesting attempt
Manchu Mohan Babu is one of the versatile actors of Telugu cinema. His children Lakshmi, Vishnu and Manoj are carrying his legacy in Tollywood. The veteran actor is quite selective over these years. After a long break, Mohan Babu returned back to work with Son of India which is a pan Indian attempt. Tollywood writer Diamond Ratnababu is directing this film and it got its official launch today.
Vishnu Manchu directed the first shot today. His wife Viranica Manchu is the stylist of Mohan Babu in Son of God. Veteran music composer Ilayaraja is composing the tunes for this film. Several Bollywood actors are in talks to play crucial roles in this film. Mohan Babu himself penned the screenplay for Son of India and he personally supervised the pre-production work. Mohan Babu along with Vishnu Manchu are the producers. Son of India will release next year.
Interesting Title For Mohan Babu’s Next
Last seen in the role of legendary actor SV Ranga Rao in Mahanati, Mohan Babu has done a brief role in Suriya starrer Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra. Mohan Babu will next be doing a unique film under the direction of Diamond Ratnababu.
The film’s title poster is unveiled today on the occasion of Independence Day. Son Of India is the title of the film and Mohan Babu appears aggravated in the poster. The title as well as the poster are monumental. They indeed chose the ideal occasion to release the title poster of the film.
Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures and 24 Frames Factory will be producing the film. The makers haven’t disclosed other details of the film for now.
