Mohan Babu to go all out to play SVR in Savitri biopic

After months of speculation, it’s finally official. Mohan Babu Manchu is indeed playing the role of SV Ranga Rao (SVR) in Mahanati, the biopic being made on legendary Tollywood actress Savitri. Says a source close to the unit of the film, “Yes Dr Mohan Babu is essaying the role of SVR. It’s a cameo and Mohan Babu will start shooting for the film towards the end of October or start of November.
The makers were keen on casting only Mohan Babu for the character as they felt that only he could do justice to it. They’re absolutely delighted that he’s decided to come on board.” Apparently, a lot of research is being undertaken for the character including styling, costumes etc., and Mohan Babu is preparing for the role with all gusto. “He’s Mohan Babu, he doesn’t really need to prepare for the role but he’s taking this opportunity to portray the legendary SVR very seriously and wants it to be a truly memorable outing,” said the source. Regarded as one of the finest Indian method actors, SVR was popularly known as “Viswa Nata Chakravarthi” and shared screen space with Savitri in numerous iconic films such as Maya Bazaar, Gundamma Katha, Narthanasala, Manchi Manasulu, Missamma etc.