Mani Sharma is no longer part of Puri Jagannadh-Vijay Deverakonda’s film?

The yet-untitled project of Vijay Deverakonda and filmmaker Puri Jagannadh was officially launched with a customary ceremony this January. The project marked the sixth time collaboration of Puri and composer Mani Sharma, whose music in

iSmart Shankar

was one of the major highlights of the film.

Speculations are rife that Mani Sharma is out of the project. It’s yet unknown if he voluntarily opted out or was made to leave by the makers. The makers are in talks a famous

Bollywood music composer

. Mani Sharma has worked with Puri in films such as Pokiri, Chirutha, Ek Niranjan, Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu and iSmart Shankar. However, there is no official evidence to prove this news.

Puri Jagannadh will bankroll the pan-India project in association with Karan Johar under the banner of Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies and Dharma Productions. Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is playing the female lead in the film.