Contrary to the ongoing rumours that Mega hero Varun Tej’s next project with talented Telugu filmmaker Merlapaka Gandhi has been put on the backburner due to budget issues, the pre-production activities are said to be happening at a brisk pace as the formal launch is round the corner. Reportedly, it is going to be an action comedy set in a first-of-its kind Indo-korean backdrop.
Sources revealed that Varun Tej will undergo intense training in popular marital art form and combat sport, Taekwondo. There will breathtaking acton episodes with a tinge of comedy infused into the narrative with gripping screenplay. As the story unspools in South Korea and then shifts to India, there will be episodes featuring fight sequences where the lead protagonist will need to perform Taekwondo stunts with perfection.
So, Varun Tej will gain expertise training from Taekwondo masters who will travel all the way from Korea to Hyderabad for thorough guidance. Majority of the shoot will be done in South Korea and some of the leading cities in India. Varun Tej will flex his muscles once again after portraying the role of a boxer in his flop film Ghani.
Reports further suggest that the untitled film will feature actors from Korean and other countries. Despite Varun’s flop streak, UV Creations is betting big on this new age drama. Solid budget has been earmarked for technicians and other production costs. The filming is expected to begin next year.
