Malavika Mohanan to romance Chiranjeevi in Bobby Kolli's next, here's what we know
Malavika Mohanan is all set to make her Telugu debut with the film The Raja Saab. She is also in talks for a few other Telugu biggies. Read on to learn more.
Last Updated: 11.32 AM, Oct 14, 2025
Malavika Mohan is all set to make her Telugu debut with Prabhas: The Raja Saab, which is scheduled to hit the screens on January 9, 2026. Even before the release of her debut Telugu film, Malavika has already been roped in for another big Telugu project, which was announced recently.
Malavika Mohanan making heads turn in Tollywood
We at OTTplay have exclusively learned that Malavika Mohanan has been signed to play the female lead in megastar Chiranjeevi‘s next film, which will be directed by Bobby Kolli. A source close to the unit revealed that Bobby recently met Malavika and narrated the story. The actress liked her character and has agreed to come on board.
The source added that the last-minute financials are being finalized, and very soon she will be officially locked for the big project. This will be Bobby’s second film with Chiranjeevi after Waltair Veerayya, which was backed by the makers of Pushpa and will be a big hit.
Chiranjeevi, even at 70, is showing no signs of slowing down. His new film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is set to release in January 2026, followed by the fantasy drama Vishwambhara. After wrapping these films, the Bobby project will go on floors post-Sankranti 2026.
Malavika Mohanan makes her Telugu debut with The Raja Saab
For Malavika Mohan, acting opposite a star like Chiranjeevi is a massive opportunity to reach a wider audience. Meanwhile, she has pinned all her hopes on Raja Saab, which has been in the making for the last three years. She romances Prabhas for the very first time, and he is quite excited about this horror-comedy. Stay tuned for more updates on Malavika’s Telugu career.
FAQs
Q: Who is the producer of Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela film?
A: Natural Star Nani will bankroll the film on a massive scale.
Q: Is Bobby Kolli directing Chiranjeevi?
A: Yes, the Waltair Veerayya fame director will direct Chiranjeevi for an action drama
Q: Who is the heroine in Chiranjeevi-Bobby film?
A: The star cast of the film is yet to be locked, but Malavika Mohanan is in talks