Anushka Shetty was initially pitched for the lead female lady in the movie. But sources said that Anushka was asking for too much.

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But after the success of movies like Baahubali and Rudhramadevi, her remuneration certainly has to be on the high side. Currently, she is being paid ₹2.5 crore for her next flick Bhagmati. She is reportedly being paid a similar amount for Singham 3 too.

With Anushka turning into a distant dream, Ram Charan is trying to rope in either Nayanthara or Tamannah.