Will Vyjayanthi IPS deliver another ‘Karthavyam’?

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By South First Desk

Jun 25, 2024

The makers of NKR 21, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s upcoming Telugu movie, sprung a pleasant surprise on 24 June with a special glimpse of Lady Superstar Vijayashanthi from NKR 21.

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The Vijayashanthi’s birthday glimpse from NKR 21 also offered a trip-down-the-memory-lane moment for film enthusiasts.

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It reminded the fans of the blockbuster flick Karthavyam (1990), where Vijayashanti first appeared as Vyjayanthi, an IPS officer.

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She won the National Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Mohan Gandhi directorial. She also bagged the Nandi Award.

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Made with a budget of ₹90 lakh, the Mohan Gandhi film collected a whopping ₹7 crore in those days.

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Vijayashanthi also played a cop, as ACP Vijaya, in Venkatesh’s Sathruvu. Released on 2 January 1991, also became a hit and the actor won accolades for her role.

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After foraying into politics, Vijayashanthi took a break from films. She made a comeback after 13 long years of hiatus with Mahesh Babu’s Sarileru Neekevvaru in 2020.

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Directed by Pradeep Chilukuri, NKR 21 features Saiee Manjrekar as the leading lady. Muppa Venkaiah Chowdary, Ashok Vardhan Muppa, and Sunil Balusu are presenting it.

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