Hiren Kotwani (BOMBAY TIMES; April 14, 2014)

Reliable sources from Hyderabad tell us that actor Prakash Raj, who was on the set of Aagadu (the film is likely to be dubbed in Hindi as well) with Andhra superstar Mahesh Babu, was reportedly asked to leave the project. Reason being his high-handed behaviour at the shoot. Sources say that while the actor reported on the set of the movie on time, he allegedly had differences with director Srinu Vaitla, over his costume and was unwilling to do more than one take.

Since Vaitla was in no mood to tolerate Prakash’s mood swings and attitude, he requested the senior actor to exit the project. It is also being suggested that other senior and respected filmmakers may file a petition against the actor in light of this incident. 

 While Vaitla declined to comment, Prakash Raj confirmed he’s no longer doing the movie. He said, “We had creative differences. It’s the director’s right whether he wants to cast me or not. It’s better not to work when you’re not comfortable.” When told about some reports that he wasn’t even informed about his ouster from the movie, the actor said, “That’s the director’s right. He can cast anyone else. It’s okay. It’s as siimple as that. I don’t want to make an issue. He has every right as a director and I have mine as a senior actor and I can have creative differences.” As for the reported petition being readied against him, Prakash said, “I have no clue about it.”