India, May 23 -- Nayanthara was the first choice to play the female lead in Chiranjeevi's new film with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam director Anil Ravipudi. The makers initially approached her, but she shocked everyone by quoting a whopping Rs.12 crore as her fee. The producers stepped back and began looking for another actress.

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However, Nayanthara's team initiated another round of negotiations, and the star heroine eventually signed the film. We at OTTplay have learned that Nayanthara has agreed to do the film for just Rs.6 crore, her lowest remuneration in recent times. This surprising move has left many wondering why she accepted such a reduced amount.

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