Ram Charan Teja’s mega blockbuster in Telugu Maghadheera is going to be partially re-shot and dubbed in Tamil as Mannathi Mannan, which also happens to be the title of a 1960 MGR smash hit.
Leading Tamil producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, who has purchased the dubbing rights, will be re-shooting some of the scenes to ensure the new version suits the taste of Tamil audiences. A source said, “A separate comedy track will be shot. Vivekh is likely to do it, though nothing has been confirmed. We are also planning to re-shoot Sri Hari’s scenes with a Tamil actor.”
The trouble is that it would be very difficult to rebuild the sets and recreate the grandeur and richness of the original.
The idea seems to be that if the dubbed version of Arundathi, without any re-shoot, could work big time in Tamil Nadu, Mannathi Mannan, with better graphics and special effects, could work even better with its title value. The buzz is that Ram Charan Teja will dub in his own voice. Keeravani’s music will certainly be a plus for the film.