Puri Jagannadh has four stories ready and is contemplating which one to proceed with. This was revealed by writer Kona Venkat, who insists that Puri has no shortage of talent and will surely bounce back.
While it's encouraging to hear, the reality seems different. Having stories is one thing, but the real challenge is finding a producer and a hero willing to collaborate with him.
Earlier, there were reports that Puri would team up with Gopichand, but no official confirmation has come. Now, speculation suggests he is looking at senior heroes.
Among them, Chiranjeevi is unlikely, as their Auto Jaani project was shelved, and Chiru remains busy. A Venky-Puri collaboration also seems improbable due to their creative differences.
Balakrishna has an open offer for Puri, but Puri appears to be exploring other options first.
A Nagarjuna-Puri reunion sounds promising, given their past success. However, considering current market trends and budget constraints, it may not materialize easily.
There is also a speculation that Puri is planning to go with Akhil Akkineni. Need to see if this materializes.
So, while Puri has stories, turning them into a hit film collaborating with a known hero won’t be easy this time.