Mumbai, Feb. 3 -- Arjun Reddy, the 2017 Tollywood romantic drama written and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, remains one of the most loved films among the youth even today. Made on a modest budget of Rs 5-5.15 crore, the film featured Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the lead roles. Both actors delivered stellar performances, with the film serving as a golden ticket to stardom for VD.

But did you know Shalini Pandey was not the first choice for the female lead in Arjun Reddy?

During the Thandel event in Hyderabad on Sunday, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed that he initially wanted to cast Sai Pallavi opposite Vijay Deverakonda in the film.

Recalling why it didn't materialize, Sandeep shared an interesting incident. He had ...