Karthik Subbaraj is waiting for Chiranjeevi’s call. That’s the word from Tollywood grapevines after a two-and-a-half-hour script narration reportedly took place between the director and the Megastar. No official confirmation yet, but the rumour has already sparked a wave of fan speculation — and not just because Subbaraj’s last film, Dorothy, quietly became a sleeper hit in Tamil circles. The real buzz? This might be the first time he’s pitched something directly to Chiranjeevi, and fans are already imagining what that could mean for Telugu cinema. 

The timing is tight. Chiranjeevi is deep into Kaaka, Bobby’s project, so any greenlight would have to wait. But the fact that Subbaraj was given a full two-and-a-half hours to pitch suggests this isn’t a casual meeting. He’s not just pitching a story, he’s selling a vision. And if history is any guide, it’ll be bold. 

Keerthy Suresh and Sananth were on screen in Dorothy, but now the focus shifts to who might carry the next chapter. If Chiranjeevi says yes, it won’t just be another big-ticket film. It’ll be a statement: Subbaraj’s brand of narrative risk, once confined to indie corners, is now being handed the biggest stage in Telugu cinema. 

The internet’s already leaning in. ‘Wait for Jailer 2’ jokes aside, the real conversation is about whether Subbaraj can pull off the same magic with a star of Chiranjeevi’s stature. His track record with complex characters. Especially villains, speaks louder than most. And if he’s got a script that makes the Megastar pause mid-sentence, then the wait might just be worth it. 

But until Chiranjeevi says yes, it remains a whisper. A quiet one. Still, it’s loud enough to make fans lean forward.